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Old 01-09-2008, 06:27 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by asianml View Post
iirc, the X5 4.8is...big emphasis on the is is geared much more aggressively than the ML550.

Agreed gearing & driver differences are main reasons but acceleration isn't worth dwelling on when selecting between the 2 unique brands of V8 SUVs. Both have plenty of power.
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