Road tests Autozeitung: Mercedes E vs. BMW 5 vs. Audi A6 - TEST

[Sunny]

Does Europe not get 535i?

As for the interior, I think it comes down to trim. In most tests, I like E better, cause it has that mat wood trim which I like. But in this test, with what looks like similar trim, I prefer 5er, just cause it actually has a gear lever - the center console looks kind of castrated with out one.

 

[Potential]

Seriously now,the E interior is elegant yet sporty and i won't even talk about the quality,heck dare i even say that's on par with 7er interior in terms of quality!

What with all that plastic? Does that also mean the new E Class has better quality then the S Class?

 

[picsoubmw]

Does Europe not get 535i?

As for the interior, I think it comes down to trim. In most tests, I like E better, cause it has that mat wood trim which I like. But in this test, with what looks like similar trim, I prefer 5er, just cause it actually has a gear lever - the center console looks kind of castrated with out one.

Because we have a 540i (V8 4.0l 306hp).

 

[Zafiro]

Because we have a 540i (V8 4.0l 306hp).

Worse engine than 535i. The engine use more fuel and its not a big seller either. ITs mystery to me why Europe doesnt have the 535i.

 

[Mr Robert]

Because we have a 540i (V8 4.0l 306hp).

That is a prehistoric engine that, at least here in Sweden, hardly anyone picks when specing their new 5-series.

The 535i would have been an instant hit!

 

[picsoubmw]

Worse engine than 535i. The engine use more fuel and its not a big seller either. ITs mystery to me why Europe doesnt have the 535i.

Absolutely true, but we can expect to receive this engine in F10

 

[m-power]

AMS tested the BMW 520d vs Mercedes E220CDI vs Audi A6 2.7TDI.

Here the BMW won, the Mercedes came second





I have to say that the E60 still loks great after all those years, and still competes well in every aspect with the new E and FL A6

 

[Tarek]

By my taste, the new E still can't compare to the E60 interior. But then again, thats just me

Good for U..

 

[Tumbo]

Wow..that A6 is fast!

 

[MercFan]

Worse engine than 535i. The engine use more fuel and its not a big seller either. ITs mystery to me why Europe doesnt have the 535i.

You are wrong IMO. It's much more interesting to drive 5-er with N/A V8 than even 3-er with this R6 biturbo. V8 is always V8 with its incredible sound and NA torque.

 

[ree]

You are wrong IMO. It's much more interesting to drive 5-er with N/A V8 than even 3-er with this R6 biturbo. V8 is always V8 with its incredible sound and NA torque.

Of course it is, but I think even here in germany, everyone would prefer the 535i!! Lighter engine, more torque and more fuel efficient.

If I want to get a V8, I would go for the 550i!! Hope, that the 35i engine will come soon to europe!!

 

[Zafiro]

You are wrong IMO. It's much more interesting to drive 5-er with N/A V8 than even 3-er with this R6 biturbo. V8 is always V8 with its incredible sound and NA torque.

if you are an american yes. You guys love V8 over there, not so much in Sweden. This engine makes sense in US but not in Europe, here 535i is a better option.

 

[klier]

Seriously now,the E interior is elegant yet sporty and i won't even talk about the quality,heck dare i even say that's on par with 7er interior in terms of quality!

I LOL'd

And in the first test, the interior of the 5er looks hot, and as up to date as the new E

Of course it is, but I think even here in germany, everyone would prefer the 535i!! Lighter engine, more torque and more fuel efficient.

If I want to get a V8, I would go for the 550i!! Hope, that the 35i engine will come soon to europe!!

True!!
I'm already dreaming about the F10 550i though...600 Nm and 407 hp is going to be mindblowing for the 5er

 

[NarutoRamen]

if you are an american yes. You guys love V8 over there, not so much in Sweden. This engine makes sense in US but not in Europe, here 535i is a better option.

Nah, believe me, the 535i is a better option here too as long as you are sensible. The only folks who scream for big engine in a family sedan are the same folks who like a dick measuring contest to prove something to themselves.

 

[DaSilva]

Nah, believe me, the 535i is a better option here too as long as you are sensible. The only folks who scream for big engine in a family sedan are the same folks who like a dick measuring contest to prove something to themselves.

Mickey Avalon - My dick

 

[klier]

Absolutely true, but we can expect to receive this engine in F10

Yes and no: it will be the same basic engine, but tuning is different: 326 hp in the F10 and 306 hp in the U.S 535i

 

[NarutoRamen]

Mickey Avalon - My dick

Ha ha ha...I have that song on my mp3 player. Whenever sometimes my friends show off, I play the song. LOL.