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Originally Posted by nom3rcy
In my mind the performance X5 like my 4.8is has no compromises at all.
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And that is why manufacturers offer so many choices, so that we can all buy our dream vehicles.
Obviously, if you need to tow with it, an X5 4.8 is a better choice than a 550. However, I maintain that the 550 has better performance, handling, and fuel consumption. I think it may even have more than a 5% advantage.
Personally, I really notice the excess weight, and the consequences of that weight such as the higher centre of gravity, poor fuel consumption, and lower performance. The lack of a manual transmission also hurts it in my mind. When BMW went to the E70 from the E53, that cinched it for me, and the X5 came off my list of potential replacement vehicles.
My 535 isn't a true sports car, it is just a much sportier daily driver which can carry four people and all their luggage. I use the X3 to tow (up to 3500 lbs). I wouldn't take either the X3 or X5 off road. If I needed to tow 5000+ lbs, then my current solution wouldn't work.