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Originally Posted by AWESOM3
This may seem counter intuitive but I find myself choosing between the above vehicles.
Context.
Canadian. Mild winter by our standards but still requires winter tires with occasional heavy snow days.
Current lease expiring - 2017 750i XDrive Frozen Black.
Wife drives 2019 Mercedes G63.
2 kids -16 and 10.
I was set on the M8GC which I have extensively researched. I have not seen one in the flesh but have driven the M850GC and the M8 Competition Coupe ( amazingly quick)
I am somewhat underwhelmed by the lack of "solidity" on the GC. Doors don't close with a satisfying "this". Fit and finish is not quite where I'd expect. Rear seat is 2 buckets but three seatbelts with a centre console - so third person would not exactly be comfortable unless it was a short ride- this is a negative factor for ferrying kids friends
Family likes the comfort but not wild about the exterior. Having said that it's my car so my choice.
Enter the X6MC-offered to me as an alternative. Drove a demo that the dealer principal was using.
Sapphire Black with Sakhir interior
Amazing presence. Oozes testosterone. Great interior. Crushing acceleration with surprisingly comfortable ride in the soft setting.
I was not looking for two SUVs. Ideally I'd like a high performance sedan but the options are limited. M5 is a great car but not unique.
I have previously owned the Panamera Turbo and MB E63S and don't want to repeat.
With all the research I've done today the X is growing on me and does offer some practicality. When it comes to cars I have very little impulse control and I don't want to make the "wrong" decision - recognizing that having these options is something to be grateful for.
Please share your thoughts.
Vik
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first and foremost, I don't think you can make a "wrong" choice with either of these vehicles. they are both amazing vehicles, but very different instruments.
that said, I have an X5MC and absolutely love it. I have 3 kids (4, 8, 11) and a dog, and they easily and comfortably fit in the back seat, even with car seats. my wife drives a suburban so we generally use that for longer journeys or hauling, but my X5MC can handle it as well. performance, as you said, is astonishing for an SUV. convenience, size and utility are all there versus a sedan. looks are subjective, but I think the F95/F96 with the right color combo really stand out from the crowd. I have marina bay blue and I get compliments on the vehicle every day. I considered a a sedan but for me, the utility and ability to seat 3 kids was more important. I also live in MA so have to deal with snow. the extra ground clearance of the X5MC will be helpful when the snow starts falling.
if you're after the most performance, best handling and willing to sacrifice some convenience/utility, the M8GC will not disappoint. it will be faster to 60 than the X6MC, handle better, and drive more closely to what you're used to. build quality likely will be similar between the two as the fit, finish and materials of the interior should be almost identical. the M8GC is quite a bit more expensive than the X6MC so that could sway your decision if you're trying to get most bang for your buck.
one other thing to mention is that if you're a person who is looking to upgrade the vehicle, such as exhaust, tune, etc., the M8GC would be the way to go. it shares it's engine directly with the M5 so more parts are available. there isn't much out there for the F95/F96 platforms yet so something to consider.
in the end, you're very fortunate to have both options and I think you need to consider whether or not you're willing to drive an SUV daily. if so, go with the X6MC.if you really prefer a lower center of gravity and the performance of a sedan, the M8GC or something equivalent like a taycan, M760 or S8 might be better choices. obviously you have a SUV in the family, but the MB G63 is much more truck than SUV.