Getting new 4x4: ML55 or X5 4.6is?
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Getting new 4x4: ML55 or X5 4.6is?
Im getting a new wintervehicle and I need some opinions on which one to chose.
I prefer the ML55 styling in some way, black ML55 with 20"-21" and larger chromed exhausts.
But then I talked to a friend that has owned both and he pretty much said that the ML55 is more like a grand cherokee (driving wise), while the X5 feels like driving a good german sedan.
I know this is a merc forum but if someone has experience of both suv's, or reasons for me to chose the ML55 (except exterior styling), please post some replys
I prefer the ML55 styling in some way, black ML55 with 20"-21" and larger chromed exhausts.
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But then I talked to a friend that has owned both and he pretty much said that the ML55 is more like a grand cherokee (driving wise), while the X5 feels like driving a good german sedan.
I know this is a merc forum but if someone has experience of both suv's, or reasons for me to chose the ML55 (except exterior styling), please post some replys
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I never drive an X5 4.6 is but its sure He has better performance on the road !! It's like a powerfull sedan, it's an extraordinary vehicule but in France and in Europe also we have the new engine for the X5 its the 4.8 is...most powerfull but expensive : 87 250 € -> 104,000 $...360 HP
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yea the X5 will handle better than the ML and has more features than the ML as well. If the ML can be had for cheaper (which i am sure it can) I would probably take that just because I love the styling of it. I also believe that the Mercedes is safer which is very important to me. Compare the thickness of the A-pillars on the ML to the X5... you will notice that the ML has very beefy A-pillars which can save your life if ever involved in a rollover.
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I never drive an X5 4.6 is but its sure He has better performance on the road !! It's like a powerfull sedan, it's an extraordinary vehicule but in France and in Europe also we have the new engine for the X5 its the 4.8 is...most powerfull but expensive : 87 250 € -> 104,000 $...360 HP
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Wait until next year for the new design.
Originally Posted by xscream
Im getting a new wintervehicle and I need some opinions on which one to chose.
I prefer the ML55 styling in some way, black ML55 with 20"-21" and larger chromed exhausts.
But then I talked to a friend that has owned both and he pretty much said that the ML55 is more like a grand cherokee (driving wise), while the X5 feels like driving a good german sedan.
I know this is a merc forum but if someone has experience of both suv's, or reasons for me to chose the ML55 (except exterior styling), please post some replys![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I prefer the ML55 styling in some way, black ML55 with 20"-21" and larger chromed exhausts.
![Cool](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
But then I talked to a friend that has owned both and he pretty much said that the ML55 is more like a grand cherokee (driving wise), while the X5 feels like driving a good german sedan.
I know this is a merc forum but if someone has experience of both suv's, or reasons for me to chose the ML55 (except exterior styling), please post some replys
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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i never liked the handling of the ML.
The BMW X series is a great SUV with handling power etc. but it's getting outdated.
Go for the Porsche Cayenne. I have my 05 model waiting to be delivered.
The BMW X series is a great SUV with handling power etc. but it's getting outdated.
Go for the Porsche Cayenne. I have my 05 model waiting to be delivered.
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Go for the X5, I have a 4.4i and I've driven all sorts of X's and all sorts of Cayennes ranging from stock to modified beyond dreams, and the X outhandles all of them.
Trust me, you want as much handling as you can on SAV's like these.
Trust me, you want as much handling as you can on SAV's like these.
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4.6 or 4.8 they are way better cars then ML55, drove 4.6 few times and it handles like a dream, Ml55 is not even close, also raced 4.6 in a straight line they are pretty much the same. Also build quality of x5 is way better!
Or wait till the new ML!
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Or wait till the new ML!
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I recently drove both the 4.4i and 4.8is. The 4.4i is a complete piece of crap handling wise and the tires suck, the 4.8is corrects all the problems of the 4.4i but I was looking at 72,000 for the 4.8is and personally i prefer an Ml500 over an X5 4.4i and the 4.6is has the same 0-60, but can't hold as many g's in the corner as an Ml55.
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had a x5 and sold it because the drivers position cannot be adjusted for long legs and comfort of a arm rest. ride in one for a while before you pick against a ml for comfort.
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not sure if this helps any but the ML55 has a low end gear box switch and the X5 doesnt... if it snow alot where you are, or think you may want to go "light off roading" you may wanna keep this in mind and pick the ML over the X
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
I recently drove both the 4.4i and 4.8is. The 4.4i is a complete piece of crap handling wise and the tires suck, the 4.8is corrects all the problems of the 4.4i but I was looking at 72,000 for the 4.8is and personally i prefer an Ml500 over an X5 4.4i and the 4.6is has the same 0-60, but can't hold as many g's in the corner as an Ml55.
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First off concerning some of the previous posts....the A-pillar size is somewhat important especially in an impact situation because that is usually where your head hits. I cant speak for the M, but most if not all X5's have airbags coming out of the A-pillar. So maybe the size of the A-pillar doesnt matter as much as you think cuz an air bag is going to pop out.
Concerning the difference in handling of the 4.4 and the 4.6/4.8, yes the 19" tires/wheels on the 4.4 made it handle poorly compared to the 4.6/4.8. But IMHO the biggest reason for that is because of the tire/wheel combination. I swapped my stock 5 spoke 19" tires/wheels for the 20" with Michelin Diamaris combo found on the 4.6 and the handling was light years different. It handles like a sports car now with little body roll. But it is slightly bumpier, noisier, and less fuel efficient due to the wider tires. Even so, handling=safety and fun so ill take the trade off any day.
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Concerning the difference in handling of the 4.4 and the 4.6/4.8, yes the 19" tires/wheels on the 4.4 made it handle poorly compared to the 4.6/4.8. But IMHO the biggest reason for that is because of the tire/wheel combination. I swapped my stock 5 spoke 19" tires/wheels for the 20" with Michelin Diamaris combo found on the 4.6 and the handling was light years different. It handles like a sports car now with little body roll. But it is slightly bumpier, noisier, and less fuel efficient due to the wider tires. Even so, handling=safety and fun so ill take the trade off any day.
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
I recently drove both the 4.4i and 4.8is. The 4.4i is a complete piece of crap handling wise and the tires suck, the 4.8is corrects all the problems of the 4.4i but I was looking at 72,000 for the 4.8is and personally i prefer an Ml500 over an X5 4.4i and the 4.6is has the same 0-60, but can't hold as many g's in the corner as an Ml55.
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Yea...like i said, the only reason i think he felt the handling was poor was because of the wheel/tire combo. I have felt the difference between both the 19 and 20 inch combos and can tell you first hand that the 20" with Michelins are probably the reason.
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