Mid-Size Battle: Designs (2010/2011 models)

[HighestOfHigh]

Who knows, I guess they have their reasons though. As long as performance isn't hurt, I don't have a problem with it. Either way it should be a good buy. Unfortunately some people will still be blinded by the Germans when it comes to purchasing.

 

[Mii]

The choices you listed are quite nice, one would dream to have a large enough garage to fit them all.

I like the exterior design of the new Infiniti M. It had great exterior design feature/character found on Essence. The interior quality is also much improved. Not sure about the engine choice? I'd wait for performance/fuel figure.

As for E, I preferred W211 as it's more refined.

Since we only get to pick one, F10 5er is my choice for being the most well design inside and out including the technology and engine. This to me is more of a complete package for ownership. I still find the front bumper crease uneasy on the eyes, I can only hope BMW would do something different in M-sport package or LCI model.

 

[sfbayfan]

For me, based on design only:

1) XF
2) 5
3) M
4) E
5) A6

 

[klier]

Nine cars, 50% of all votes to the F10 5er.

/thread

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Nine cars, 50% of all votes to the F10 5er.

/thread

The 5 series is a nice car, but I can't help to think that this thread again represents that German loyalty. I think the next thread I do won't even have the Germans in it so we can get some unbias answers.

 

[Mr Robert]

It is interesting, here, all these are regarded as big cars

 

[HighestOfHigh]

It is interesting, here, all these are regarded as big cars

Really? I consider then mid-size. The S-class and 7 series are more likely BIG cars.

 

[Zafiro]

Really? I consider then mid-size. The S-class and 7 series are more likely BIG cars.

What are you calling RR, Maybach and Bentley? whales?

 

[HighestOfHigh]

What are you calling RR, Maybach and Bentley? whales?

They would be full-size sedans/limos (as some refer to them) as well.

1 series = Economy size
3 series = Entry level
5 series = Mid-Size
7 series = Full size luxury
RR = Full-size Ultra luxury

Now of course if you rent a car, they will call something the size of a Ford Taurus a Full-size.

 

[Matt]

The one japanese car that competes is the M -but still not amazing - kind of two bubbly for my test.

I voted for the 5 - not because i thinks its better looking than the E - but the style simply suits me a little better. THe E is stately while the 5 is a bit more aggressive.

 

[Makini]

COME ON!!!! I can't believe the Benz is trailing!

O.K. without the AMG kit, the E is quite the plain Jane but I wouldn't have a standard E-Class without the kit... so E it is!

 

[klier]

The 5 series is a nice car, but I can't help to think that this thread again represents that German loyalty. I think the next thread I do won't even have the Germans in it so we can get some unbias answers.

Well, if you make a thread/poll without any German cars, I sure will not be voting/joining the conversation

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Well, if you make a thread/poll without any German cars, I sure will not be voting/joining the conversation

Lol..Why not? As good as German cars are, there are still some very good competitors out there. I understand you all might not have access to some of them, but there still good cars.

I test drove the current M45 and is a mind blowing experience. What even more shocking is this was after driving the E and 5 series. Not saying one was better then the other, but they all provided high quality performance rides.

 

[Mr Robert]

They would be full-size sedans/limos (as some refer to them) as well.

1 series = Economy size
3 series = Entry level
5 series = Mid-Size
7 series = Full size luxury
RR = Full-size Ultra luxury

Now of course if you rent a car, they will call something the size of a Ford Taurus a Full-size.

I'm not sure about the 7-series and RR, but the 3-series is regarded as a mid-sized car, no doubt.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I'm not sure about the 7-series and RR, but the 3-series is regarded as a mid-sized car, no doubt.

Really? Over here it's considered entry level.

 

[klier]

Lol..Why not? As good as German cars are, there are still some very good competitors out there. I understand you all might not have access to some of them, but there still good cars.

I test drove the current M45 and is a mind blowing experience. What even more shocking is this was after driving the E and 5 series. Not saying one was better then the other, but they all provided high quality performance rides.

I don't think they are bad cars, they just don't interest me in the slightest. Just like other EU cars (Peugeot 607, Jaguar XF, etc)

 

[NarutoRamen]

Really? Over here it's considered entry level.

I think you mean compact, not entry level HoH

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I think you mean compact, not entry level HoH

Luxury vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under the Car classification chart.

I believe it is considered compact as well.

America = Entry-level luxury car
British = Compact executive car

 

[NarutoRamen]

^^I was just going by the car's size rather than the status. In size, the 3er is considered a compact sedan...in luxury term, yes you're right, it's an entry level luxury car.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I don't think they are bad cars, they just don't interest me in the slightest. Just like other EU cars (Peugeot 607, Jaguar XF, etc)

Well hopefully you can experience the Infiniti M in the near future. I was impressed by the old 340hp one. I can't even imaging what the 420hp will feel like.