Track Comparison: X6 vs Cayenne Turbo vs ML63 AMG vs Q7 - XBimmers.com

///AV_330i · 12-13-2010, 03:33 AM

http://www.carsession.com/car-news/m...nne-turbo.html

Awesome comparison test done by a british website...
X6 50i vs Cayenne Turbo vs ML63 vs Q7 V12

All were driven around a small and fairly technical race track...
Check out the times at the end of the second video

1. Cayenne Turbo 1:47.5
2. X6 -- 1:47.6
3. ML63 AMG -- 1:48.3
4. Q7 V12 -- 1:50.7

Pretty impressive considering the price of the "standard" X6 is considerably less than all of these options. Makes me think what an X6M would have done to the competition...

Ikendiken · 12-13-2010, 07:20 PM

Awesome videos. Thanks for sharing.

Given the size of the track I wonder how much difference the M would make. Still it would have been fun to see it. Who would have thunk the V12 would have been such a dog?

Put the performance (or DINAN) tune on that 50i and it might have cut that tenth off.

BabyBlack · 12-14-2010, 10:08 AM

They should have compared the X6M instead according to the model of the rest of the group.

newdadkel · 12-14-2010, 02:29 PM

Agree that the X6M should have been in this group given the fact that they put the amg and cayenne turbo in there. VERY impressed with the time put in by the X6 5.0.

AndreyATC · 12-14-2010, 06:01 PM

X6M would have done too much damage to these cars
Imagine extra 155 hp over X6 50, plus M suspension and rear vectoring diff?
So they opted for lesser version of X6

Ikendiken · 12-14-2010, 06:27 PM

Given the age of the videos this is probably the old Cayenne Turbo. I'd love to see this test with the new one. Is the Porsche really that quiet in the cabin or was there something wrong with the mic?

hks786 · 12-18-2010, 06:39 PM

On the X6: "5 litre i, well it's not a 5 litre i, it's a 5.0i, or is it a 50i? I don't know. It's really the most stupidly named vehicle on the planet because actually it's a 4.4 twin turbo..."

lmao ^^^

I think for the test they should have used the X5, not the X6. What's the weight difference btw? Also, I would like to see a new test with the X5-M, new Cayenne turbo etc. That said I think it's funny looking at track times for these huge overpriced overweight beasts. Pointless cars.

Robert · 12-18-2010, 06:59 PM

This is like winning an IQ test at special olympics. Nothing wrong with those unfortunates but just saying.

NewYearsBoy · 12-18-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyBlack

They should have compared the X6M instead according to the model of the rest of the group.

AGREE... Now they have to do the whole thing over...

Or u could just watch this instead of wasting ur time....

BMWAutoXer · 12-18-2010, 09:49 PM

They used the Cayenne Turbo . . . Diesel. The real Cayenne Turbo runs the same time as a Carrera 4s around technical tracks. Sorry, but I don't think the X6 or X6M would hold an ounce to that. If they do, touche.

T89 · 12-19-2010, 08:51 AM

Driver's republic ceased publication in Summer '09 before the X6 M was launched.

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bavarian19 · 12-19-2010, 11:37 AM

Without comparing the X6M or X5M (X5M being the better comparison), I can not take that comparison seriously.

335iMIAMI · 12-19-2010, 12:01 PM

I also think they should have compared the x5M instead. The x6 in my opinion is more a crossover than an SUV , compared to the competition.

PKumarM3 · 12-19-2010, 01:55 PM

i think this comparison was more of a joke than anything and a satire on the whole "fastest SUV in the world" moniker given to these ridiculous SUVs.

GOLFFRR · 12-19-2010, 06:03 PM

interesting. pretty close. def like other have said above me the M would have wiped up the others

burrito007 · 12-19-2010, 10:27 PM

everyone keeps saying this guy is a well respected auto journalist.... guy is ... blah

Jack28 · 07-14-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyBlack

They should have compared the X6M instead according to the model of the rest of the group.

Very Much Agreed! All the other models are at the top of their level

12-13-2010, 03:33 AM	#1
///AV_330i Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW 335i sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 450 iTrader: (1)	Track Comparison: X6 vs Cayenne Turbo vs ML63 AMG vs Q7 http://www.carsession.com/car-news/m...nne-turbo.html Awesome comparison test done by a british website... X6 50i vs Cayenne Turbo vs ML63 vs Q7 V12 All were driven around a small and fairly technical race track... Check out the times at the end of the second video 1. Cayenne Turbo 1:47.5 2. X6 -- 1:47.6 3. ML63 AMG -- 1:48.3 4. Q7 V12 -- 1:50.7 Pretty impressive considering the price of the "standard" X6 is considerably less than all of these options. Makes me think what an X6M would have done to the competition...
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12-14-2010, 06:01 PM	#5
AndreyATC The Rocket Drives: 2012 X6M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC Posts: 1,375 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E92 335i coupe [4.50] 2012 BMW X6M [3.86]	X6M would have done too much damage to these cars Imagine extra 155 hp over X6 50, plus M suspension and rear vectoring diff? So they opted for lesser version of X6 __________________ 2012 X6M AW/Silverstone II Full Leather/Driver Assistance/HUD/Active ventilated seat/Rear Climate/Cold Weather/Premium Sound/BMW Apps/Soft Close/Side-top-rear Cams/Comfort Seats/3 Seats/Keyless

12-18-2010, 06:39 PM	#7
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	On the X6: "5 litre i, well it's not a 5 litre i, it's a 5.0i, or is it a 50i? I don't know. It's really the most stupidly named vehicle on the planet because actually it's a 4.4 twin turbo..." lmao ^^^ I think for the test they should have used the X5, not the X6. What's the weight difference btw? Also, I would like to see a new test with the X5-M, new Cayenne turbo etc. That said I think it's funny looking at track times for these huge overpriced overweight beasts. Pointless cars. __________________

12-18-2010, 06:59 PM	#8
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	This is like winning an IQ test at special olympics. Nothing wrong with those unfortunates but just saying. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint

12-18-2010, 09:49 PM	#10
BMWAutoXer No Cones Drives: 08 335i Coupe ZSP Space/Saddle Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, MI Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	They used the Cayenne Turbo . . . Diesel. The real Cayenne Turbo runs the same time as a Carrera 4s around technical tracks. Sorry, but I don't think the X6 or X6M would hold an ounce to that. If they do, touche. Last edited by BMWAutoXer; 12-18-2010 at 10:30 PM.

12-13-2010, 07:20 PM	#2
Ikendiken Private First Class Drives: '09 xDrive50i X6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	Awesome videos. Thanks for sharing. Given the size of the track I wonder how much difference the M would make. Still it would have been fun to see it. Who would have thunk the V12 would have been such a dog? Put the performance (or DINAN) tune on that 50i and it might have cut that tenth off.

12-14-2010, 10:08 AM	#3
BabyBlack Second Lieutenant Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i & E71 X6M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 282 iTrader: (3)	They should have compared the X6M instead according to the model of the rest of the group.

12-14-2010, 02:29 PM	#4
newdadkel Private First Class Drives: 2011 X6M CBM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Agree that the X6M should have been in this group given the fact that they put the amg and cayenne turbo in there. VERY impressed with the time put in by the X6 5.0.

12-14-2010, 06:27 PM	#6
Ikendiken Private First Class Drives: '09 xDrive50i X6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	Given the age of the videos this is probably the old Cayenne Turbo. I'd love to see this test with the new one. Is the Porsche really that quiet in the cabin or was there something wrong with the mic?

12-19-2010, 08:51 AM	#11
T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	Driver's republic ceased publication in Summer '09 before the X6 M was launched. T

12-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#12
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	Without comparing the X6M or X5M (X5M being the better comparison), I can not take that comparison seriously.

12-19-2010, 12:01 PM	#13
335iMIAMI Major Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,320 iTrader: (0)	I also think they should have compared the x5M instead. The x6 in my opinion is more a crossover than an SUV , compared to the competition. __________________ ''Whenever I'm suffering from insomia , I just look at a picture of a Toyota Camry and I'm straight off'' - Jeremy Clarkson

12-19-2010, 01:55 PM	#14
PKumarM3 Air India Drives: 2003.5 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,740 iTrader: (8)	i think this comparison was more of a joke than anything and a satire on the whole "fastest SUV in the world" moniker given to these ridiculous SUVs. __________________ 09 335xi Sedan 03.5 E46 M3 01 Porsche 911 C4 87 528e 5sp

12-19-2010, 06:03 PM	#15
GOLFFRR Architect Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,965 iTrader: (4)	interesting. pretty close. def like other have said above me the M would have wiped up the others __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

12-19-2010, 10:27 PM	#16
burrito007 Private First Class Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	everyone keeps saying this guy is a well respected auto journalist.... guy is ... blah

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