In of the latest video commercials, Pontiac takes a stab at BMW 5 Series. In this particular video, Pontiac is trying to convince the people that their latest G8 GT model is a better buy, from a price and speed point of view.
The Pontiac G8 GT has a base price of $30,000, while the luxurious, but slower, 5 Series starts at $58,500. I have to agree, the video is hilarious and I aplaud Pontiac's marketing department for coming up with this. But, there is no way I would believe the G8 is a better car than the 550i for example.
Look at the engine, the german manufacturer managed to squeeze out 360 ponies from their V8 4.8L, while the american automaker managed to the same horsepower, but from a 6.L engine.
I know that I am little biased and that this is a BMW Blog, but either way, I still have more confidence in the fine german engineering.
Anyway, watch the video, it is worth it though.
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WHAT a FIRGGING JOKE!!! So what of the Pontiac is cheaper?? Okay, buy that Pontiac with its cheap plastic interior….watch as the value (oxymoron) of that same Pontiac drop 50% when you drive off the dealer’s lot….tell you what…at the end of two years, let’s see which car retains more of its value….
You will NOT catch me screaming down RR 12, FM 1431 or any other twisty road here in central Texas….you WILL find the Pontiac rapped around a tree or upside down in some ditch after some person TRIED to copy the BMW’s the ad is going after…
WOO WOOOOO, funny ad indeed!!!
Cheers,
[...] the BMW 5-series for less money. I’m sure you have seen the current advertisement for the new G8 versus the BMW 5er. But is it really the car that they say it is? Well, let’s look at the [...]
The Pontiac motor is more compact and weighs less than the BMW motor and has more torque. Why bring up HP/L when you can also put up HP/Volum and HP/weight which favors the American motor. Such arbitrary arguments in favor of BMW is inane.
And yeah, I own a 6 series.
haha right?
right
soo … 2 things the pony beats beemer in .. being spacious and uh speed… i agree with the author when he said they’re comparing a 6 litre to a 4.8
but what about all the technology with the idrive, the looks (i prefer the 6 series but watever) and drive in a BMW or …. hahah pontiac
LOL i feeel sorry for american car makers they’re losing lots of money
then they claim to be better than german cars
The BMW is almost DOUBLE the price of the G8. All you can do is bring up HP and L… pathetic. The G8 offers not as much luxury and comfort a BMW 5er does, but its also almost 30k less. Thats what is hilarious. $30,000! haha. Wow. Now lets talk about an American car in the SAME price range. Try bashing the 550hp Cadillac CTS-V for 58k. It blows BMW’s 5 series out of the water.
And yes…the advertising is hilarious, for one reason: a car for 30k should not even come close to the performance of a car almost double the price. Get over it, American cars are coming out of the slump they have been in for the past decade. Sorry, but your little 5 series has met its match (or matches).
I love how people want to comment but never read everything someone else has to say first. I will not say mean things and call people mean names. This is for constructive criticism.
American car fans say that we can only bring up luxury and hp for the BMW.. are you retarded? The handling of a BMW is MUCH greater than the Pontiac hands down. HANDLING ALONE is sometimes reason enough for any driving enthusiast to pay more. Guess who has a 5 year/100k mile warranty and guess which car will retain it’s value much better.. The BMW over the Pontiac. 30 grand more for for a car that is worth more than 30 grand more than it’s American “competitor” .. It makes me laugh to think people will think the value of a Pontiac comes close to a BMW.
No, American cars are not coming out of it’s slump from the past decade, especially due to horrible management. Do I hate American cars? No. I actually like the new designs coming out for some of them. BUT LETS BE REAL. BMW isn’t like it’s German counterpart MB, who’s car has been slowly losing it’s grip on their loyalists because of poor quality the last 10 years. So no, I’m not bias against German, American or Japanese car engineering.
Good day to all. =D
Furthermore, if Pontiac wants to prove that G8 is faster than BMW then they should take BMW M5 since they are comparing with GT version. BMW M5 has 10 cylinder 5.0 litre with 500hp. It can hit 0-60 MPH in 2.3 seconds. Now, Pontiac G8 GT hits 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. WTF Pontiac get a life….
Azer ur dumb the m5 dosn’t even get close to 2.3 seconds 0-60 the buggatti veryon goes 0-60 in 2.3 and it has 1001 horses and 4 turbos the m5 is slower than the cts-v and that dose 0-60 in 3.9
First off, let’s get something clear: the G8 is not an American car. It’s an Australian car with an American-branded logo.
The G8 isn’t a bad car. It’s not a bad-driving car, either. And in GT trim, it’s pretty quick. Is it necessarily an E60 rival? Not really, no. Different markets, and most people who can afford an E60 aren’t going to buy into the marketing speak.
The comparison is really meant for those who aren’t in the market for a BMW in the first place. It’s so that people who buy a G8 can tell their buddies “My G8 compares to (insert vehicle here that retails much higher than the G8).” It’s the same strategy that Kia/Hyundai (don’t remember which) employed a couple years ago where they were saying their car was superior due to a larger number of cup holders.
Take it for what it is, laugh it off and move on with life. There’s no reason to get butt-hurt over marketing speak from a company that has a VERY short life to live before it’s gone for good.
And you suck, G-Man, for bringing up a topic that (I just noticed) died months ago.
As a G8 GT owner with a just a tune and CAI, I am putting down 340 to the wheels with a 0-60 less than 4.5 seconds. Next please…