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Old 08-29-05, 06:23 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Thunf
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.
So...are you saying the new M5 out performs the E55 simply because of the E55's saftey features?
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