BMW 440I vs Mahindra XUV3XO
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BMW 440I

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2020 price

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Mahindra XUV3XO

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2026 price

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Summary

2020 BMW 440I

2026 Mahindra XUV3XO

By Justin Hilliard

By Jack Quick

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

'Old' multimedia system is still great
Superb engine-transmission combo
Sublime ride and handling balance

Eye-popping starting price
Lots of standard kit
Fun, peppy three-cylinder turbo engine

Dislikes

Limited in-cabin storage options
Substandard warranty
New-generation model due soon

Too much piano black inside
No steering wheel reach adjustment
Overbearing lane-keep assist

2020 BMW 440I Summary

Life comes at you fast, especially in the automotive industry, where model lifecycles are becoming shorter as each new generation comes and goes.

Take the BMW 4 Series for instance. It’s been a segment stalwart since 2013, but the current model’s time in the sun is finally coming to an end a little later this year.

And that got us thinking whether or not the old saying rings true in this context. So, we put the flagship 440i coupe to test to find out if the older you get, the wiser you are.

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2026 Mahindra XUV3XO Summary

Mahindra has long been known as a tractor brand and a maker of rugged utes and SUVs, but it’s now dipping its toe into Australia's light SUV segment.

The MY25 Mahindra XUV 3XO marks a further shift in the Indian brand’s local focus from rural and regional to metropolitan.

This tiny SUV goes up against some stiff competition including the Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue and Kia Stonic, among others. However, the Indian-made SUV holds a specific title that’ll make it stand out among the crowd.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 BMW 440I 2026 Mahindra XUV3XO

Verdict

Is now the right time to buy a 4 Series coupe? With the next-generation model a matter of months away, probably not.

That said, those buyers who decide to park a new ‘old’ 4 Series coupe in their driveway will be very pleased with their purchase.

At the end of the day, the current-generation model is still a cracking sports-luxury coupe, and more so when in 440i form. It’s just that good.

Verdict

The fact this is Australia’s cheapest SUV is a massive feat for the Indian brand. It also has so much standard kit so this is even more surprising.

In many ways the XUV 3XO is better to drive than its rivals. The three-cylinder turbo engine has plenty of charm and moves this car along with ease, the car feels confident and composed out on the open road, and there aren’t any bings and bongs from intrusive safety systems.

However, things aren’t perfect. I wish the steering column offered reach adjustment, the steering feel wasn’t so inconsistent and the lane-keep assist wasn’t so hands-on.

If you can overlook these quibbles, this tiny Mahindra is an outstanding value buy if you’re considering a first new car.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with meals provided.

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BMW 440I vs Mahindra XUV3XO
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