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Originally Posted by FSETH
Oh man...you don't even have the sports package for better handling and you are trying to compare it to an S with more horsepower??? What are you thinking? The sports package makes a huge difference. On top of that there is a night and day difference between the 4.4i and 4.6is (over half a second to 60, bigger brakes, engine massaged by Alpina, etc.). I think you bought the wrong model for sure now. You should have read up a little more or test driven a few more versions of the X5 before complaining, IMO.
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All sports package does is improve handling , doesnt improve power or the way engine responds and sounds. I did my research before comparing performance figures and reading reviews, The mistake i did is not driving the Cayenne s. I drove the 4.8 and 4.6 . I found the 4.6 only marginally quicker then 4.4, the 4.8 was way faster and sounds and feels like Porsche. I definitely feel the Cayenne S is more fun to drive and not muted like X5 4.4 or even the 4.6. BMW maybe a better all round car , Cayenne seems like a more fun SUV.
I dont think i am going to trade in my car anytime soon ...its my wifes car, she has no clue nor does she car . I was just amazed at what Porsche can do to a 5000 lb suv.
For my power cravings i have the 700 HP 911 Turbo...which i drive during nice days.
My overall impression is Porsche in general is a in a higher performance level from a BMW. I owned 7 BMW's E46 M3 , E46's ...more recently a fully tuned 335i. I respect BMW.