10-13-2016, 01:17 PM | #243 |
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Exterior looks exactly like I expected. It's very 7er but that's not really a bad thing. Best 5 series interior ever. Leaps and bound better than the F10.
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10-13-2016, 01:26 PM | #244 |
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Looks like more a LCI (life cycle impulse) to me than a brand new redesign. I was expecting more significant improvements such as more extensive using of carbon fiber and given the new Mercedes E Class far superior interior for example. I guess BMW is playing safe, but for the average Joe on the streets this car will look exactly like the old one. It will be interesting to see how sales will perform.
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Too bad the M550i still uses the 4.4L V8 with all its issues. I wonder when the new 4L V8 will start being used.
Also, it's too bad that the 540i engine is weaker than that of the Mercedes E43. Regarding the interior - I like the displays better on the E Class - larger and also placed better. Overall, somewhat disappointing unless the handling is now noticeably better than that of the competitors. |
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what's the black part in between the kidney grills? Looks like a sensor at the bottom, but what's that whole black piece for? Last edited by tigerswimmer; 10-13-2016 at 03:33 PM.. |
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10-13-2016, 03:34 PM | #248 |
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What's the story with the video (and some shots) of the eDrive model having "normal" DRL rings in the headlights and not the kidney-connected? Is that maybe the difference between xenon and adaptive LED?
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I find digital dashboard completely useless.
I prefer the old fashioned one. It's funny, digital dashboard is probably less expensive than the analog, but they are even charging additional ~500 for it Anyway, when you have HUD you do not even use the dashboard. |
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So the M550i xdrive should weigh about 4295 lbs, that's really pretty amazing!
Lets compare to my old Mercedes C63 (09), which had a V8, NO AWD, and was significantly smaller (8.6" less length, 2.8" less wide, 1.6" lower). W204 C63: Weight: 4,034 lbs HP: 451 Torque: 443 G30 M550i xdrive: Weight: 4,295 (estimate based on savings from 540i xdrive) HP: 455/456 Torque: 479/480 The AWD system alone can add 180-200 lbs to a car, take that away and the M550i is almost the same weight as the old C63. given this information I have no doubt it will hit 0-60 in under 4.0 seconds and if the steering is similar to the M3 I have it will be a fun car to drive despite its size (and roughly the same price as a M3) |
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The new e-class is a chintz fest inside and looks like its based on a cheap vodka bar from the back streets of Moscow. Handling? When did that become a requirement for a Mercedes fan? But ETTO.
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This seems to show an option for quilted leather like the 7 series has: Awesome. Thats a must have for me now. Regardless I'll be waiting for either the 530e or 540d versions so maybe these will be available later. I wish they would just release that 520d version here in the US but pretty much no chance of that. Last edited by TimeFor; 10-13-2016 at 06:34 PM.. |
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