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ML63 AMG

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

BASE PRICE: $95,865

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 333 cu in, 5461 cc
Power: 518 hp @ 5250 rpm or 550 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm or 560 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.8 in
Length: 189.6 in
Width: 76.4 in
Height: 68.9–71.4 in
Curb weight: 5200 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5-4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.4-11.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.1-13.3 sec
Top speed: 155 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 15/20 mpg


BMW X6M

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $89,725 (base price: $89,725)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 268 cu in, 4395cc
Power (SAE net): 555 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 500 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 115.5 in Length: 192.0 in Width: 78.1 in Height: 66.3 in Curb weight: 5254 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.1 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 27.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ 110 mph
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g
Braking, 70–0 mph: 163 ft 

 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $118,810 (base price: $106,975)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 293 cu in, 4806 cc
Power (SAE net): 500 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 516 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.0 in Length: 190.8 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 67.0 in
Curb weight: 5127 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 17.1 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 4.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.4 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr’s est): 172 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 15/22 mpg
C/D observed: 15 mpg