06 RAV4 v6 vs X3 3.0 real world opinions please

[bjo]

Hi everyone, I have been researching on the internet for a future SAV for the wife. We are not new to the BMW world since we currently own an e36 M3 (auto-x only car), e36 325i, and an e46 325i. We have had an X3 as a loaner awhile back and while it was a 2.5, we found it pretty impressive. Now Toyota seems to have raised the bar with the 269hp RAV4 sport with a weight of @ 3500lbs. Being an avid auto-xer, I know that weight plays a huge factor in driving dynamics and performance. Published figures (taken with a grain of salt) has the RAV4 outrunning the X3 to 60 and the 1/4 mile, but not being able to outbrake the x3 . Has anybody done a real world comparison b/t the two? X3 owners, how have your experiences been with your X3? Sorry for the long post. Thanks.