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      02-21-2019, 08:26 PM   #1
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      02-21-2019, 08:55 PM   #2
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Surely they could of gotten there hands on a M5C for an even match...

A movie chase would have more credibility then this mess, M5 launches early, next second E63s right behind it

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      02-21-2019, 09:03 PM   #3
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Surely they could of gotten there hands on a M5C for an even match...

A movie chase would have more credibility
Indeed. That was a track race where the M5 Comp's handling advantages and even its mild power increase over the non-Comp would've made all the difference. I get these mismatched comparos on the YouTube channels that review something different week in, week out but I don't understand it from Top Gear or Chris Harris.
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This was clearly just a scripted race with some great looking slides. The outcome is irrelevant - there is no way after a head start like that an E63s could catch let alone pass the M5. Does anyone know if they timed them both around the track for the leader board?
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      02-21-2019, 11:40 PM   #5
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Thanks for sharing. As I have always said: these two cars are so evenly matched it will come down to the driver to see who prevails. In this video, looks like the E63s was staged to win.
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A little disappointed. I thought Harris was above the Need for Speed/Fast and the Furious productions.
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A little disappointed. I thought Harris was above the Need for Speed/Fast and the Furious productions.
Sure, but what about the production team at Top Gear?
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Relax, it's just comedy from beginning to end.
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My god, who thought this was real LOL.... again pure entertainment.
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it was entertainment.....but Chris Harris is suppose to be one of the best car reviewers out their....and for him to go along with this doesn't say much
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Was fun to watch, every time I see the M5 burning rubber makes me happy .
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I am humorless and incapable of abstract thought so I was upset by this video.
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The M5 braked at the apex of the follow through, no one does that. The Merc didn't.
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BMW M5 vs Mercedes E63 S Walkaround | Top Gear: Series 26

Here's his conclusion/pick.

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I am humorless and incapable of abstract thought so I was upset by this video.
i feel less worthwhile for picking the wrong one as my next possible purchase.. not sure what to do anymore
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high level of butt hurt among keyboard warriors today
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I think I read a comment of Chris Harris that the M5 comp was'nt yet available or even announced at the time they filmed this head to head.
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Good entertainment, but was hoping for an actual time attack lap rather than a choreographed ballet. Tough choice between those two!
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Is it just me or topgear now is really no style and scripted race is unbearably obvious?
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