Which car you say is the 5 series biggest competitor?
01-18-2007, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vinm5' post='363275' date='Dec 3 2006, 05:57 PM
Which car you say is the 5 series biggest competitor?
and maybe..
Lexus GS
Infinity M
Jaguar X Type
Audi A6
no American cars
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Hong Kong might be a relatively small competitor but it is only a city in China and that is the new emerging market, which is why BMW and other competitors should pay attention if they havent already who can say no to a consumer market of 1.3billion thats more then 4 times the US population.
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='380243' date='Jan 18 2007, 04:59 PM
It will alwasys be MB E-class.
and maybe..
Lexus GS
Infinity M
Jaguar X Type
Audi A6
no American cars
and maybe..
Lexus GS
Infinity M
Jaguar X Type
Audi A6
no American cars
I think the E Class is no longer a competitor and in fact its now the CLS. Before I thought the previous W210 MB was a solid competitor but that was only because it was going against e39. The rest of the "competiton" just tries to come close to the E60 in terms of technology and styling. The only thing I can think of that competes is the CLS. New E Class feels and looks tiny.
I love the GS in many ways but it doesnt have driving dynamics like the E60 does.
02-23-2007, 05:01 AM
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I would say an E60 530i in my case 
02-23-2007, 05:08 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='364019' date='Dec 6 2006, 09:52 AM
I wish itis true in HK but no itis not they sell more MB e than e60 in HK
I guess people are starting to realize the truth
02-23-2007, 05:11 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='368915' date='Dec 19 2006, 09:51 AM
no choice of couse there is a choice, don't forget at the end you are paying them to do things, you are the boss not them 
But hey I wouldn't complaint at all, just look at the price of their cars compare with ours.
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I would go in this order:
1: E55 / 60
2: S6
3: Infinity M45
4: Caddy STS-V
5: A6
6: Lexus GS 40
1: E55 / 60
2: S6
3: Infinity M45
4: Caddy STS-V
5: A6
6: Lexus GS 40
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It's a no brainer - the Mercedes E class follwed by the Audi A6, and then the Jaguar S or maybe the Lexus - in Europe anyway.
Haven't a clue for the States. A Prius maybe ?
Haven't a clue for the States. A Prius maybe ?
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For me it was between the E60, Jaguar S-Type & forthcoming Jaguar XF plus had a test drive in the Lexus GS hybrid
Glad I chose BMW but cant wait to see the new Jag XF when its released
Glad I chose BMW but cant wait to see the new Jag XF when its released
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Originally Posted by xexyus' post='392273' date='Feb 16 2007, 10:49 AM
I think the E Class is no longer a competitor and in fact its now the CLS. Before I thought the previous W210 MB was a solid competitor but that was only because it was going against e39. The rest of the "competiton" just tries to come close to the E60 in terms of technology and styling. The only thing I can think of that competes is the CLS. New E Class feels and looks tiny.
I love the GS in many ways but it doesnt have driving dynamics like the E60 does.
I love the GS in many ways but it doesnt have driving dynamics like the E60 does.
I am not sure that anyone has mentioned the M3 as a possible M5 competitior, but I'd seriously consider an M3 versus an M5. Unfortunately, the M3 is tad short on relative torque too.