X6 50i vs Cayenne GTS - XBimmers.com

salehm · 12-30-2012, 01:29 AM

I spent a huge amount of time comparing the two cars in performance, look, interior, etc. before making a final decision to go with X6 50i.

Frankly, I still see Cayenne interior sportier, cooler and with more control in general.

Cayenne GTS seems to have also a nice handling. Yet, the reason I went to X6 is mainly some cool features like HUD, xDrive, the great extended warranty and the waiting time; X6 can arrive in 4 months to Middle East but Cayenne can take easily 8 months!!

I ordered X6 with number of options: 50i, midnight blue, Extended Amaro Brown, Piano Trim, Adaptive Drive, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Rear Entertainment, 20' rims, Active Cruise, HiFi Pro, Comfort Access, 5 seats, etc.

I am still worried to regret the decision to select X6 over Cayenne..

Shall I be worried?

UAxDEATH(NYC) · 12-30-2012, 09:02 AM

Did you ever drove Cayenne ?? Try it, and then you'll understand that - there is no regrets

Mike van D · 12-30-2012, 12:00 PM

Think you'll be fine...no issues.

mrmomo313 · 12-30-2012, 04:36 PM

i wouldve went with the GTS but you cant go wrong either way

Boosteeddc · 12-31-2012, 01:35 PM

I had a run-in with a not the newest but a recent model gts with my x6m. The thing kept up like a champ. Which made me wonder...

mrmomo313 · 12-31-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosteeddc

I had a run-in with a not the newest but a recent model gts with my x6m. The thing kept up like a champ. Which made me wonder...

the older gts is slow as fuck, your x6m should have been whooping on it

Jim776 · 01-01-2013, 08:14 PM

GTS doesnt compare to the X6M ...its at par with the 50i .....but its still way over priced....so its basically buying a 50i but still paying for an X6M

JaXon · 01-08-2013, 07:47 AM

I've recently driven a GTS and was impressed with the interior but not with the performance so much. The unique styling of the X6 wins in my book with the extra cash saved I can handle a somewhat "bland" interior, but I think BMW's X5/6 interior is very "peaceful" compared to Cayenne.

Surfrider · 01-08-2013, 10:03 AM

The interior of the Cayenne is significantly better than the X6, but the big deal-breaker for me was after driving the Cayenne. Porsche uses the electric steering on it and it feels like garbage. It is a total and completely disconnected feeling from the road. It reminded me of using an arcade game steering wheel. Super light and not connected to anything.

Coming from a 2012 X5 50i M sport driver.

12-30-2012, 01:29 AM	#1
salehm Enlisted Member Drives: Waiting for X6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Middle East Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I spent a huge amount of time comparing the two cars in performance, look, interior, etc. before making a final decision to go with X6 50i. Frankly, I still see Cayenne interior sportier, cooler and with more control in general. Cayenne GTS seems to have also a nice handling. Yet, the reason I went to X6 is mainly some cool features like HUD, xDrive, the great extended warranty and the waiting time; X6 can arrive in 4 months to Middle East but Cayenne can take easily 8 months!! I ordered X6 with number of options: 50i, midnight blue, Extended Amaro Brown, Piano Trim, Adaptive Drive, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Rear Entertainment, 20' rims, Active Cruise, HiFi Pro, Comfort Access, 5 seats, etc. I am still worried to regret the decision to select X6 over Cayenne.. Shall I be worried?
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12-30-2012, 12:00 PM	#3
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	Think you'll be fine...no issues. __________________ ...just enjoying life.

12-30-2012, 04:36 PM	#4
mrmomo313 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	i wouldve went with the GTS but you cant go wrong either way __________________ 2012 X5M Dinan Stage 1 ECU/Dinan free flow exhaust (black tips)/Dinan suspension/Agetro M700 22"/Gloss black grill and side markers Future: Dinan stage 2 (when available)

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12-30-2012, 09:02 AM	#2
UAxDEATH(NYC) Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X6M 2013 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	Did you ever drove Cayenne ?? Try it, and then you'll understand that - there is no regrets

12-31-2012, 01:35 PM	#5
Boosteeddc New Member Drives: 2010 x6m Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Winter garden FL Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I had a run-in with a not the newest but a recent model gts with my x6m. The thing kept up like a champ. Which made me wonder...

01-01-2013, 08:14 PM	#7
Jim776 Banned Drives: 2011 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 118 iTrader: (3)	GTS doesnt compare to the X6M ...its at par with the 50i .....but its still way over priced....so its basically buying a 50i but still paying for an X6M

01-08-2013, 07:47 AM	#8
JaXon New Member Drives: Still Deciding Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I've recently driven a GTS and was impressed with the interior but not with the performance so much. The unique styling of the X6 wins in my book with the extra cash saved I can handle a somewhat "bland" interior, but I think BMW's X5/6 interior is very "peaceful" compared to Cayenne.

01-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#9
Surfrider Polar Bear Power > HP Drives: 2013 X6 50i ZMX Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Abroad Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	The interior of the Cayenne is significantly better than the X6, but the big deal-breaker for me was after driving the Cayenne. Porsche uses the electric steering on it and it feels like garbage. It is a total and completely disconnected feeling from the road. It reminded me of using an arcade game steering wheel. Super light and not connected to anything. Coming from a 2012 X5 50i M sport driver.