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Track testing the 2015 BMW X5M. This is a premium SUV from BMW, featuring a V8 producing 567 HP, which I’ll be comparing to the Acura MDX, BMW X6 M, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes ML400, and Volkswagen Touareg. Starting with the drawbacks, the BMW comes at a heavy price tag, slightly over 106 thousand. It’s fairly heavy, so as you can expect with an engine this potent, fuel economy is quite poor at 16 mpg combined rating. That said, it’s track performance is incredible. 0-60 in 4 seconds, very neutral handling with little fuss, incredible stopping power, and all with a good size trunk and surprisingly the highest ground clearance of the luxury SUVs. Compared to the X6 M, it’s heavier, though it offers more cargo space, more legroom and headroom in both the front and back, and is $6000 cheaper as tested. The practical one of the two, if that’s a thing. Due to their performance nature, the BMWs did not compete in the off-road portion. Related Videos: Twin-turbos - Twin-scroll turbos - This vehicle was tested as part of the 2015 Northwest Automotive Press Association’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The vehicle category and competing vehicles are below: Compact Utility Vehicles: 2016 Honda HR-V - 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk - 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Family Utility Vehicles: (Released May 26) 2015 Ford Edge - 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - 2016 Kia Sorento - 2015 Nissan Murano - 2015 Subaru Outback - Premium Compact Utility Vehicles: (Released May 27) 2015 Buick Encore - 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport - 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport - 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 - 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country - Premium Utility Vehicles: (Released May 28) 2016 Acura MDX - 2015 BMW X5 M - 2015 BMW X6 M - 2015 Cadillac Escalade - 2015 Mercedes ML400 - 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - Pickups: (Released May 29) 2015 Ford F-150 - 2015 GMC Canyon - 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel - 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro - Extreme Capability Vehicles: (Released May 30) 2015 Ram Power Wagon - 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe! And don't forget to check out my Facebook page: To help create more videos, check out my Patreon page! Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future! Also on Twitter: NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!
