A strong trio

BMW X5Naslednik illustrious ancestor, received the incredible popularity due to its time and its class dynamics and control. SUV for a nice ride on asphalt. The new machine is much larger, and again full of high ambitions by offering decent roominess, coupled with excellent driving characteristics on asphalt. Audi Q7Pervy large SUV from Audi was introduced later than the offspring of others. Naturally the fact that it was originally progressive of all who were present on the market. For these machines immediately formed a queue. Among the compelling arguments for the Q7 unmatched interior trim and a huge trunk. Plus, good handling. Mercedes-Benz MLSamy close to the SUV of the participants in our test. Relatively mild and crank. Seven-speed automatic transmission. Impressive off-road capabilities of transmission and support long-travel suspension. The new model is very far away from the first ML, who was among the pioneers of a new type klassa.S new X5 is similar to its predecessor. As is the case with the sedans BMW, no revolutions in design. Rather, the evolution of the concept. Even the dimensions of the new X5 showed that the above deficiencies predecessor job: car left unobscured. He was 19 cm long and 6 cm wide. Base increased by 11 cm in the first place spatial enjoy the comfort of the driver and front passazhir.Audi subjectively seems wider and lower by design headlights. Mercedes is also designed spacious, but it is still easier to stretch your elbow on the door than the other two competitors nemtsah.Audi loses because of missing or only available at an additional cost options such as the spare wheel or tire damage indicator (515 euros) . In terms of the cost of options, preferably Mercedes ML: it offers only once almost complete set of security systems. For all three cars are weighty demands on the quality of finishing. BMW and Audi in the lead in this unconditionally. Mercedes ML should get a better finish to keep up with konkurentov.Q7 overcome irregularities in sports elastically, but soft. However, Mercedes has a large reserve for driving on rough roads. ML in a complete set of "Comfort" (as in our test) is prone to lateral and vertical kachke.Upravlyaemost - the strongest side of BMW. Compared with the Audi and Mercedes, he is not as imposing stability on a straight line and a large rotation angle, but otherwise dominated X5. Already its predecessor had a phenomenally accurate and informative steering. Mentioned a new suspension and wider track (front plus 68 mm rear, plus 74 mm) permit the new X5 even more precise cornering. In the limit, the excess energy X5 resets with the support of DSC. This behavior - the opposite of ML: Mercedes puts earlier and stronger, while his body talks and it gets an impressive roll. ESP works hard and strong. Audi occupies an intermediate position between the X5 and ML, in sympathy with BMW. Despite the 20-inch tires, the handling Q7 still lags behind the leading BMW. In the slalom X5 wins at the expense of its balance sheet as well as power assisted steering (1,300 euros), which makes it easier to maneuver at low speeds. The pride of the new X5 and the brakes are. When braking, "in the cold» BMW stops from 100 km / h in less than 36 meters of the journey. In the "hot" test, it showed 36.2 m. The brake pedal always stays informative. Audi and Mercedes in particular need to brake more distantsii.Vazhnuyu role in creating an impressive dynamics X5 plays transmission. The new inline-6 ??cylinder engine made of aluminum reacts promptly and easily spun to 4500 rpm. By the nature of the engine X5 excellent 6-speed automatic transmission with soft switching and accurate operation of the transformer. His presence in the machine, Q7 more noticeable. Turbodiesel V6 in the Audi somewhat smeared responds to gas. Mercedes lags in responsiveness and in power, despite a 7 speed automatic. MB was also the most voracious. BMW X5VozhdenieBezogovorochnaya win this nomination. The best steering, better brakes, better engine. Interior materials and design and ergonomics - at altitude. Comfortable boot. KomfortSamy comfortable car in the test, but the ride is not high: the price paid for control. BezopasnostNa level of its competitors. Not the rich equipment systems offset the brakes. Price is expensive, but saves on fuel. Mercedes Benz MLVozhdenieSamoe weak spot - the brakes. MB crank and slow on the pavement, he would have revenge on the roads, but today is not in the company. SalonKachestvo finish is poor for a car of this class. Lacks capacity and transformability. KomfortSamaya high smoothness. Good results in all. BezopasnostBazovaya equipment security systems - the best. Worst of active safety. TsenaRazumnoe purchase, but does not set records MB. Audi Q7VozhdenieChut lost by handling only BMW, but very good. Audi can easily do the exercises at any speed and is stable in a straight line. SalonSamy spacious and elegantly decorated salon. Excellent ergonomics and impressive ability to transform. KomfortPrilichnaya ride and decent performance in most of the nominations. BezopasnostUkomplektovan security systems slightly weaker than the others. Gets glasses handling. TsenaChut other more profitable. In our opinion this competition has bypassed BMW Audi, Q7 but breathing in the back of the winner. The victory ensured the new X5 excellent handling and a powerful 6-cylinder trubodizel. Except for the rigid rear suspension settings, BMW has shown excellent results in terms of ride comfort. Audi released a huge trunk and the possibility of transforming the passenger compartment. The decisive points he lost to BMW because of the brakes. Third place goes to Mercedes ML: Q, comfort, and a complete set of security today is not enough to provide decent resistance.