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2021 X5 M50i | 50 | 75.76% | |
2021 Macan GTS | 7 | 10.61% | |
Wait 6 months to see if Soft Close Doors come back | 4 | 6.06% | |
Something else | 5 | 7.58% | |
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10-21-2020, 08:22 AM | #24 | |
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If you already drove a base, then you have a feel for the size. The GTS will drive better with AS, PASM, PSE, Turbo brakes, and obviously more power. And full leather, carbon, burm stereo etc bring the interior way upscale. You're seeing significant BMW bias here as expected. My opinion, having both of these cars in my garage right now, I would easily choose the Macan over the X5 if I had to only have one. |
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So if I had two in the garage and had to choose one - I'd go X5... |
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For my everyday commute, the Macan is plenty for myself and 1 kid. When its three of us, plus stuff, we take the X5. If I had to choose one, it would still be the Macan. |
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I guess it comes down to personal preference in the end as well. Love Porsche and have owned a number of them, but I'd actually choose X5 over a Macan. There's a load lugging ability and general utility to the X5 that I prefer. Driving it, it also felt a little "cheap" to me that the X5 and other Porsche offerings don't in the same way - but haven't driven the LCI as yet so that may be better. |
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I opted for a Cayenne E Hybrid over the 45e I had ordered. The Cayenne is faster (the E Hybrid is faster than the Cayenne S as well) handles better (because you can get the suspension upgrades on it, BMW doesn't let Americans have DHP in anything less than the M50i) and with the club leather interior, a much more luxurious place than the X5 (my ordered 45e had the Merino option). Yes I paid the Porsche tax of an extra $30k over the BMW, but for me I felt it was worth it. All that said, I have a G01 M40i as well, and would never consider a Macan over it, the G01 is the better car for the money and $100k on a Macan is ridiculous.
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Odd that it is available on the X7 50i and M50i. Not sure if on 40i but I assumed it was available for the G05 equivalent.
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I honestly think the OP is not comparing the right vehicles. The Mecan and X5 are not the same caliber of vehicles. The Mecan should rightfully be compared to the X3 to make more sense out of this comparison because both of these 2 vehicles are catered to 2 different demographic of people.
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Hands down X5 M50i is one of the best SUVs in the market in terms of looks, handling, and power in this price range.
We own both, a Macan GTS (wifey drives) and 19 50i, they are very different cars. In terms of power, Porsches in general, feel underpowered since they lack low-end torque. The new M50i has 553 lb-ft torque vs 383 on the GTS, you will definitely notice that difference even at low rpms. The GTS, because it's lighter, it feels nimble and light for a SUV, but it really lacks power, often times you have to smash the gas to really feel it move. Once you are used to BMW's V8s and their torque, it's hard to go with Porsches, they all feel underpowered to me. The tech on BMWs is also much better. Every time I drive the GTS, I can't wait to get back to the X5. |
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No, if you get an M50i you can order DHP, but the 40i doesn't have it as an option. I found it very odd since you could order it on an F15 35i.
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That is bizarre. G07 has it as option and the F15 did as well.
Agreed, they're shopping price points not vehicle vs. vehicle.
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2019-2020 2.9L six cylinder with 375hp or thereabouts... up 15hp from 2017.
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I have $100k budget and I love the Macan GTS for it’s handling and the X5 M50 for its drivetrain and tech. They both put a ridiculous smile on my face when I drive them, so I guess it really doesn’t matter. My wife has a Highlander that I can use for hauling kids and stuff. In my M550, I’ve only had my wife and 3 kids in the car two times in 3 years. |
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Understood and I assumed as much but going about it like that is like saying "I want to spend $120 on dinner tonight" or "I just want a woman as my spouse."
In that price range you have a very broad range of offerings and then some. You need to figure out what exactly you're looking for in a daily/longterm and go from there.
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Though after owning the Macan GTS, I may end up down this P-road again...
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I was in the same arena over the last year, and decided to go with the 45e simply because of the difference in price (taxes credits from business use and $7500 tax credit), interior dimensions, less buttons (Porsche Macan will look some different inside shortly-just look at the Cayenne today), and I test drove a 2018 GTS Macan and then the 45e and the turbo lag was the final straw when I was looking at 50 mpge with the 45e with no lag and 18 mpg with the GTS in sport mode for no lag.
I agree with the comment, what is your priority, and go with it. I will say I have 2 friends that had the Macan and they loved it but said too small..... |
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My question is whether to go with Carbon Black or Tanzanite Blue. Is the Tanzanite worth $2k? I keep my vehicles clean (at least during the honeymoon phase - 2 years) so it may be. |
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