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Originally Posted by vbmwx5
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.
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I recently purchased a 2004 X5 4.4 for my wife , have been very happy with the car. I just drove my friends Cayenne S and am blown away by its performance.....Now i am having buyers remorse. The Porsche feels so much faster , revs faster and feels like a sports car more than SUV. BMW feels much heavier and not as nimble, although on th positive side i like BMW interiors and smooth V8. it just lacks the guts of porsche.
Some of your complaints were handling related. The sport package would have addressed those. As you can see by the youtube video provided above, the 4.8is out handled, accelerated and braked the S. The 4.6is is a very similar set up to the 4.8is as far as brakes and suspension are concerned, so it should handle better than the S as well.