X5M or X6M?

[Bob MG]

My friend had an X5M and drove mine. Said the X6 was much better handling

He prefers the look of the 5 though (he is mad) and now is going X6M instead due to handling preference

The 6 seems like it's got a lower COG also

But that's just opinion right

[LastLong]

I prefer the X5M, the X6 looks good too, but I don't think I love the X6M's rear.

I prefer square SUV like SRT8 GranCherokee, RangeRover, Escalade, X5M, etc

[MonteCarloX5///M]

Personally, X6 in general looks like crap. its a 4 door, 2 seater SUV with 0 visibility out of the back. A friend of mine who is about 5'4 hit his head on the roof when he sat in the back of one at the local dealership, and realistically, both the 5 and 6 handle the exact same. a sloping roof line does not dictate handing characteristics...

[Art-CK]

I am probably biased as I have X5M, but I would definitely pick X5M vs. X6M! I love practicality of a full size SUV and used it many times already to pick things up for the house, etc. If I didn't need practicality aspect of this beast, I'd get an M6 but not an X6M.

[qadhi79]

I like the looks of X6 but preferred X5M over X6M because lack of luggage and back seat space..if you want a practical truck then X5M is your pick

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by STIto335

Says who? you?

Even though the X5M is 40 lbs heavier (not much in a 5300 lb car) it has a better statistical weight distribution.

You'll never notice the difference between the two on the track much less on the street.

Did you read post #7? The torque vectoring enhances handling..

[Spaceballs]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Did you read post #7? The torque vectoring enhances handling..

They both have torque vectoring.

[Spaceballs]

I for one am looking to leave the X5m, asap, as the service is not what I would expect on an extended service plan. At 60k miles, I am being told that the sway bar links are shot....and this is considered normal wear and tear! Really, I've put 200k on a toyota and never replaced sway bar end link wear....

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Did you read post #7? The torque vectoring enhances handling..

Oh did not know that.

[428]

Hi all, first post here - looking at buying a a 2012 onward X5M or X6M. Also considering the Cayenne equivalents.

After a few test drives its clear the marques are pretty distinct. The Porsches (GTS and Turbo) provide more feedback but after driving a X6M the actual handling is very similar and well the BMW interior makes the Porsches seem oldly austere. The X6M is in my view rather like a racing chesterfield lounge detached from the laws of physics, - very comfortable and satisfyingly quick.

Just have to choose between and find the right X5/6M.... looking forward to it.Keen for any advice on what to look for/consider in regards to the pre-owned BWMs BTW.

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by 428

Hi all, first post here - looking at buying a a 2012 onward X5M or X6M. Also considering the Cayenne equivalents.

After a few test drives its clear the marques are pretty distinct. The Porsches (GTS and Turbo) provide more feedback but after driving a X6M the actual handling is very similar and well the BMW interior makes the Porsches seem oldly austere. The X6M is in my view rather like a racing chesterfield lounge detached from the laws of physics, - very comfortable and satisfyingly quick.

Just have to choose between and find the right X5/6M.... looking forward to it.Keen for any advice on what to look for/consider in regards to the pre-owned BWMs BTW.

With BMW's it's all about packaging/options. To me they make/break the vehicle driving experience. However, for the X5M most of the options are just fluff, so you're probably fine with most. And most are pretty well optioned anyway.

If you're buy an ///M I'd get a CPO'd vehicle. I don't follow the X6M but if you go for an X5M I'd personally get a 2013 with the optional LED headlights.