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So both my Wife and I have driven the X7 for a decent amount of miles.
Our history of SUV's is as follows, '02 X5, '05 Cayenne S, '08 Escalade, '11 GLS 450, '14 GLS 450 and '17 GLS 450. We've never driven an SUV, that is so well rounded as the X7. You really have no idea how fast you are going, unless you look at the speedo. On the highway, my Wife told me she didn't realize she was going 97 and that 80 felt like a joke. She's not a car enthusiast, but she LOVES this "ride" and simply classified the past GLS' as "clumsy". I feel the same and also as a rear seat passenger last night, I've never felt so secure in the seat. Past GLS experiences, I've always felt sick around the turns, etc. Handling is great and stopping power as well! Power wise, it's superior to the '17 GLS' TT V6. The exhaust note is also really nice, especially for a 6 banger. You actually get a burble after you juice the throttle. Interior is super plush and comfortable! BMW nailed this one out of the gate!
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Correct, was a typo!
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Thanks and agreed!
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That air suspension is magic! The next GLS will also have air suspension, so expect Mercedes to improve too. |
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That's a tough one, since we are comparing a '06 mid SUV to a '19 large. Can't compare tech, but as far as performance, they might be on par. I really don't remember! lol
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Agreed, unfair to compare the current GLS to X7, but is what it is for the moment. Regardless, i'm sure the X will be better than the GLS for us type of BMW owners. MB i think appeals more to a market that doesn't emphasize on performance, because although MB "tries" they always miss the mark / balance required.
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Base, but here's all the eqpt
Description Model Code 19SA X7 xDr40i Color C27 Arctic Grey Metallic Upholstery MCSW Black Vernasca Leather Options zcw Cold Weather Package 4HA Front and Rear Heated Seats 4HB Heated Front Seats Armrests & Steering Wheel 4NN 5-zne automatic climate control ZDY Driving Assistance Professional Package 5AR Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for limited access highways 5AU Active Driving Assistant Pro ZMP M Sport Package 3DZ Without Lines designation outside ZPP Premium Package 1CR Remote Engine Start 323 Soft-close automatic doors 417 Rear electric side window shades 442 Heated and Cooled Cupholders 610 Head-up Display 6U8 Gesture Control 337 M Sport Package 1PB 21" Double-spoke bi-color orbit grey wheels, style 754M 3MC Roof rails in High-gloss Shadowline 456t Multi-contour seats 5A1 LED Fog Lights 710 M steering wheel 715 Aerodynamic kit 760 Shadowllne exterior trim 776 Anthracite Alcantara Headliner 407 Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof 4A2 Glass Controls 4FL Travel and Comfort System 4KU Ash Grain Black with Bronze Effect MatteFinish Wood Trim 4UR Ambient Lighting 5AP Decoding for no-dazzle high-beam assistance 65A CD Player Prep 688 Harman Kardon surround sound system
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I have the standard air suspension, M sport and 22's. M sport brakes as well. Would love to drive the DHP to see how different it is ,but wasn't a priority for me to own.
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That's fair enough. We're trading in our '16 Cayenne S E-Hybrid, so I just wanted to see if the handling and ride was on par.
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Thanks for the info. I'm cross shopping the X5 vs X7 and was concerned with the X7s added weight, if the DHP is a "must have" option. Glad to hear it's not b/c I'd rather save the $$.
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You will have to tell us that one! I've never owned a '16 S
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Im going to step out on a limb and say the cayenne hands down will handle better than an x7. Same way as an x5 handling better than an x7. X7 should hands down have a more supple ride. Target market and physics leads me to this conclusion
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Agreed, it's sort of apples and oranges. My initial point of mentioning, was that I simply had a lot of miles logged in a variety of SUVs and this big behemoth of an X7, is very impressing.
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Base engine cayenne and x5 are 0-60 in the 4.8 to 5.0 sec range. |
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