More or less comfortable than X5???

[amh]

I didn't think the X6 was less comfortable at all. Thought they were comparable given the same size tires. I had ordered an X5 with 19" and then cancelled it in favor of the x6 with 20's. The sportiness and handling were the key advantages in my mind. I had much more fun and less body roll on the back roads with the X6 and didn't notice a ride penalty.

Great choice to have so you cannot go wrong. If you are worried about the ride though, the X5 with 18"s is the safest way to go but would look terrible on the X6. The 19"s are the sweet spot on the X5.

[Steved]

I was testing out the X6 today at the Millbrook handling circuit and even though the X6 had adaptive ride (which I set to Sport) plus 20" wheels, I thought it rode every bit as well as the Jaguar XF that I drove along the same course. There was a 'nuggety' quality to the ride, which made it feel sporty, but it travelled over road imperfections with less impact on ridge quality than the Jag.

The X6 I drove also had Active Steering, which worked very well on the X6. I've driven it on other BMW's but didn't like it, whereas it seems to suit the X6. I have ordered my own car 'without' active steering, so I will be able to let you know how they compare when I pick my car up next week.

[Drum]

I did not like the blind spots in the X6 I drove. Otherwise, it was pretty similar to the X5 from what I could gather.

I much prefer the all around view afforded by the X5, FWIW.

Good luck,
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