Before we ignite the tires on the specially treated 1/4-mile drag strip, let’s acquaint ourselves with the heavyweight contenders in the SUV realm. First up is the BMW XM Label Red, often dubbed the “ugly giant duckling.”
This mammoth, adorned in white, packs a punch with its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, coupled with an electric motor and a 29.5 kWh battery pack capable of a range of 51 miles (82 kilometers).
But don’t let its appearance fool you; this SUV has undergone a JB tuning session, pushing its performance to a staggering 738 hp (748 ps) with 738 lb-ft (1000 Nm) of torque.
With an all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed gearbox, it’s no surprise that it commands attention, especially with its thunderous V8 exhaust symphony.
The interior, a contrast of black against the white exterior, exudes sophistication with ambient lighting and diamond-shaped geometric accents. However, this package comes at a price tag of $189,000.
On the opposing side of the ring stands the formidable Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, a force to be reckoned with. Sporting a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with slight downpipe tuning, it churns out 650 hp (659 ps) and 626 lb-ft (849 Nm) of torque.
With an all-wheel-drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, it’s a powerhouse with a hefty price tag of $250,000, $61,000 more than its BMW counterpart.
In the first race, the Porsche outstripped the BMW by a considerable margin, showcasing its dominance.
Despite a better start in the second race, the BMW still couldn’t match the Cayenne, which clinched another victory. As anticipated, the Cayenne Turbo GT emerged victorious in the third race, leaving the 738-hp BMW XM trailing behind.
Considering the price discrepancy, simple calculations reveal that the additional $61,000 for the Porsche SUV translates to a mere 0.095-second advantage in a quarter-mile sprint.