trev0006

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SorTurbo

uh oh, I can see potential war here; I like the 4.6is but I love the Cayenne S. That looks exciting and fun. Thanks for the vid find!!

Mav

Need someone to translate!! It was fund. I think the Porsche's driver was much more aggressive than BMW's.

beemaze

Basically, according to the video, the BMW X5 4.6is had a slight edge in acceleration to 100 and 180 km/h, and the Cayenne S had the handling edge and better brakes, but not by much. The Cayenne S was heavier and priced better (Euro $) than the X5 4.6is, but I'm not sure what options were included. The upcoming X5 4.8is will likely outperform the Cayenne S in terms of acceleration, but at what cost? Also, the X5 has little off road capabilities.

ljugete

Very interesting but IMHO you are comparing Apples to Oranges!

Porsche, "There's No Substitute"!

McDee

I can not view the video, beause I think the appropriate ports are blocked by our firewall.
Is anybody able to share the video for download?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you.


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Cayenne S on order.
Scheduled for May 2004.
I can´t wait ......................

JGriff

IMHO, the guy driving the Cayenne was real sloppy in the slalom... and it made it look like the Cayenne was less stable than the X5.

They should have had the same driver pilot both vehicles through the slalom... in the interest of consistency and fairness.

Nonetheless, nice video!! Very enjoyable!!

Thanks for posting the link.

Mav

I agree with JGriff. Cayenne's driver really need a driving lesson.

Roygarth

Oh no! How will I get through that puddle at the entrance to the mall?

skl

I think Porsche went a little overboard with the off road capabilites making it a LOT heavier than it needs to be. Honestly, how many are really going to off roaded- I think BMW is more realistic as to what is really expected with these vehicles.

beemaze

It's interesting that most of the negative comments about the Cayenne come from those who don't have one. Don't knock it 'til you try it....

Torags

Before the next test test; Go to the local sports bar and get 5 guys who weigh 200 lbs each and put them in the BMW. Include a six pack for incentive, add one driver. Now the playing field is level.

Now run the test with the S. Who do you think will come on top?.

The BMW is a car with a high center of gravity, it is an sAv. The Pepper is an sUv. There is a world of difference, but apples to oranges will suffice.

GM Austin

Porsche didn't go overboard at all, in fact, not far enough really, at least until the advanced off-road package is available. The whole design concept of an SUV is with off-road capability in mind. Modern crossover SUV's, like the X-5, are not true to this concept and don't really make a lot of sense. But, they sell, at the moment at least, and that's all BMW was interested in; the appearance of an SUV, not the real thing.

You are correct, many owners will not take their Cayennes off-road, but many do. Just look at the reports and photos on this forum. For myself, I would not have had any interest in the Cayenne if it had not had true off-road ability.

Craig

I was a bit disturbed by the tail-out sliding of the C in the slalom.

Did anyone notice any wheel and tire difference between the two? That would have made a huge difference in handling.

Craig

mudman2

theres a big difference if you stop frame it. Looks like much lower profiles on the X