Heavenly Heathens Compared: X5 M vs. Grand Cherokee SRT8, ML63 AMG, Cayenne Turbo

Examine the various branches of  the SUV family tree, and none proves more eccentric—nor seemingly as self-defeating—as the luxo-hot-rod limb. Attaching massive horsepower to massive mass produces a massive window sticker and also feels a lot like one of  those futile gestures familiar to overweight opossums and five-foot-tall brigadier generals. In this comparo, the average weight of our participants is 5272 pounds. They produce an average of  519 horsepower. Their average as-tested price is $103,999. Who'd have the nerve to conjure such a vehicle, then express a desire—never mind the cash—to achieve speed in a manner so counterintuitive? It's like gold-plating the Goodyear blimp. It's like taking weird Uncle Herb off  his meds and giving him six credit cards and the keys to a liquor store. (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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