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      02-21-2019, 08:25 PM   #1
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Chris Harris vs Stig - M5 vs e63s...

More of a slapstick comedy than a review but yeah...

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Heh, "sulky".

Have to admit, for something that's well north of 4,500 lbs., the AMG is an amazing car.
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did they do power lap?
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BMW M5 vs Mercedes E63 S Walkaround | Top Gear: Series 26

Here's the walkaround/discussion and who CH picked as the winner.

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All bias aside, both great cars boils down to personal preferences. Chris always does a fine review.
In true British tradition a bit tongue and cheek
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I could accept Chris" decision, no problem, if only they had tested the Comp Pack against the E63S, because that is what the Comp Pack is really, its an M5S??.
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I could accept Chris" decision, no problem, if only they had tested the Comp Pack against the E63S, because that is what the Comp Pack is really, its an M5S??.
You have a valid point... I've owned both and what it really comes down to is, "sports car" wise, the e63s wins where it's more raw and visceral... The gear changes are abrupt and jerky, you know you're going fast, and the suspension could mix your drink for you... The M5 is more linear, smooth and just could change a diaper in the backseat while going 150mph... I wouldn't drive the E across country but wouldn't hesitate to take the M5...

Someone said it best - "Both cars are James Bond... The Merc is more Daniel Craig - blunt force trauma and rougher around the edges... M5 is more like Sean Connery - smooth and refined..." yet both get the exact same results...

But to your point, yeah... The M5C would be a far better comparison to E63s... Chances are, this was filmed before Comp came out...
Who cares what anyone thinks of the car though - as long as you like it... Chris Harris ain't making your payments... He definitely could afford the payments however... In case he's out there on the forums and wants to join secret santa...
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