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Old 03-15-2009, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='817841' date='Mar 15 2009, 11:32 PM
the front of e class is nice.. not feeling the stearing wheel in the e class at all.. the bimmer even thoe the older of the 3 still stands out over the audi and e class... + 1 trillon for bimmer
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From the outside the audi looks the least luxurious, the MB looks ugly , the BMW still looks great
from the inside, own taste
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='817841' date='Mar 15 2009, 11:32 PM
I have rented the Audi A6 (the 3.2 engine version) on a number of occassions on business trips (through the Hertz Prestige collection). The A6 has a lovely interior and, to my, its MMI system is easier to use than I-Drive. BUT, it is no drivers' car -- even in V8 form. It is significantly slower than either 535 or 550 and the suspension is not nearly as sporty. It is very very nice car to rent but I'll stick with BMW in my garage. A6 is more of a luxury car than a sports sedan.

The new E Class, from the front, looks homlier than the outgoing model. The E's V8 is sweet -- making the car more powerful and faster in a straight line than BMW 535 or 550. But...when the F10, with its 400 bhp, 450 lbs-ft torque engine comes out, it will blow the E away. And I just can't warm to MB suspensions and steering which I do not think are sufficiently sporty and responsive for my taste. But sitting here today, I'd love to take the engine.
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The Audi does look nice.
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