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Thunf · 08-27-05, 10:18 PM

I agree that M5 is lighter, it's also faster. But 700 Nm is not disappearing, it isn't much slower. The E-class is slightly heavier because it's safer than the 5 series.

EuroNCAP (crashtest):

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Adult occupant rating 5 Stars
Test Scores: Front 13 (81%) Side 18 (100%) Belt Reminder 2 Overall 33 Pedestrian 4 (11%)

BMW 5-Series
Adult occupant rating 4 stars
Test Scores: Front 11 (69%) Side 16 (89%) Belt Reminder 2 Overall 29 Pedestrian 2 (6%)

The new M5 is a true sportcar with it's advantage and disadvantages. E55 is safer and fast and M5 is faster.

08-27-05, 10:18 PM	#17
Thunf Join Date: 08-01-03 Location: Finland Posts: 255 Rep Power: 5	I agree that M5 is lighter, it's also faster. But 700 Nm is not disappearing, it isn't much slower. The E-class is slightly heavier because it's safer than the 5 series. EuroNCAP (crashtest): Mercedes-Benz E-Class Adult occupant rating 5 Stars Test Scores: Front 13 (81%) Side 18 (100%) Belt Reminder 2 Overall 33 Pedestrian 4 (11%) BMW 5-Series Adult occupant rating 4 stars Test Scores: Front 11 (69%) Side 16 (89%) Belt Reminder 2 Overall 29 Pedestrian 2 (6%) The new M5 is a true sportcar with it's advantage and disadvantages. E55 is safer and fast and M5 is faster.