F90 M5 Competition LCI vs AMG E63 S Facelift Comparison

georgere · 06-22-2020, 12:16 PM

I like some of the bells and whistles of the Mercedes interior. Exterior wise M5 looks better to me. If I was in the market for 130-140k sedan, I would take M5 based on pics. However I would definitely try them all and rs6 as well before spending the money so who knows who wins in my book....

///M TOWN · 06-22-2020, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

I like some of the bells and whistles of the Mercedes interior. Exterior wise M5 looks better to me. If I was in the market for 130-140k sedan, I would take M5 based on pics. However I would definitely try them all and rs6 as well before spending the money so who knows who wins in my book....

BMW seems to crush the leases available from MB or Audi

So I have no doubt who the winner will probably be

However times are changing so anything goes

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-22-2020, 12:28 PM

I really really like the E63 rear end and the M5 front end. Hmm.

guess2098 · 06-22-2020, 12:33 PM

e63 pre facelift looks better. Both m5 pre and lci are good. I will take m5 interior with e63 steering wheel.

ucla95 · 06-22-2020, 12:50 PM

Exterior M5, Interior E63

Al Pinã · 06-22-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

Both of the sedans look pretty good, although I prefer the pre-refresh of both, however, there is a body style available on the E63S that is superior to both cars...

In that case, the B5 Alpina destroys them all.

stein_325i · 06-22-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

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Originally Posted by jstein55

Both of the sedans look pretty good, although I prefer the pre-refresh of both, however, there is a body style available on the E63S that is superior to both cars...

[IMG]https://images.hgmsites.net/hug/2021...00749567_h.jpg[/IMG]

In that case, the B5 Alpina destroys them all.

Not in the US sadly...

Art__Vandelay · 06-22-2020, 01:19 PM

People keep mentioning the Merc interiors as something more luxurious, high quality etc. But to be honest I keep getting disappointed every time I sit in a Benz (not talking about the S class though). I don't know, the materials often feel cheaper to me and it seems like they use more plastic. Although the interiors look more impressive at first sight, but they don't always feel like that.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-22-2020, 01:25 PM

Interior goes to the E63 hands down.

AnthraciteOG · 06-22-2020, 01:49 PM

Not sure about the Merc's headlights

The new M5 will for sure be a stunner next to the E63

stefan · 06-22-2020, 01:51 PM

Front and rear go to the Merc--it just looks more German.
Side goes to the M5, classier lines but hate that front bumper chin profile.

Interior comes down to what you value. Personally I think BMW is killing it in the interior space by continuing to retain a functional environment as opposed to form over all else. I do wish analog gauges were an option still.

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Originally Posted by Greer

M5 looks way better imho. Why did the Merc not bump their HP to compete with the M5 Comp or the new M5 cs coming soon?

Yet we all know that the advertised hp figures from these two manufacturers mean almost nothing.

The winner out of all of these is clearly the Alpina wagon

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

People keep mentioning the Merc interiors as something more luxurious, high quality etc. But to be honest I keep getting disappointed every time I sit in a Benz (not talking about the S class though). I don't know, the materials often feel cheaper to me and it seems like they use more plastic. Although the interiors look more impressive at first sight, but they don't always feel like that.

Fact. It just isn't "screwed together" as tightly. Maybe it was just the test cars I drove but I found them to feel cheaper to the touch and squeak more. BMW's trim (except that gloss black) is nicer and feels more solid. Also I want my interior of my car to feel like a car, not my home theatre. Not a fan of that long screen.

nathanm4 · 06-22-2020, 05:46 PM

I would still take M5

Game · 06-22-2020, 05:48 PM

Both beautiful cars. Can't go wrong with either one.

Miko M · 06-22-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Both beautiful cars. Can't go wrong with either one.

True, both great cars. It's all up to individual taste.

Impact1 · 06-22-2020, 07:55 PM

M5 looks Great. Thank goodness the M5 does not have the huge Chrysler look alike grill as seen on other new BMW models.

*bimmervibe · 06-22-2020, 09:31 PM

I prefer the M5 in every aspect.

The front of the E63 is too flat in my option, it makes the car feel less aerodynamic and looks taller, almost crossover style.

TrevorM3 · 06-22-2020, 10:05 PM

new amg's have such nice steering wheels

IancoleTX · 06-22-2020, 10:57 PM

This is one of the few BMWs that is outright better-looking than it’s Mercedes counterpart.

Edit> the Mercedes interior is gorgeous though.

adamkb26 · 06-23-2020, 05:26 AM

Wow E63 is just ugly now...

jukedogg · 06-23-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I don't know why but to my eyes most mercedes just look like a designing mess. The new E63 looks like a downgrade with the soften lines.

I wasn't even a fan of the LCI M5 but it looks way better than the Merc.

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I don't know why but to my eyes most mercedes just look like a designing mess. The new E63 looks like a downgrade with the soften lines.

I wasn't even a fan of the LCI M5 but it looks way better than the Merc.

Great minds think alike

cactusjack · 06-23-2020, 11:30 AM

The AMG Mercedes Fronts are so unagressive. They look docile and dumb, all look like base level C classes. Only Mercedes I'm currently interested in is the AMG GTR Black Series ( Even tho they made a GTR and GTR Pro, they're dumb as hell)

Miko M · 06-23-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by adamkb26

Wow E63 is just ugly now...

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The AMG Mercedes Fronts are so unagressive. They look docile and dumb, all look like base level C classes. Only Mercedes I'm currently interested in is the AMG GTR Black Series ( Even tho they made a GTR and GTR Pro, they're dumb as hell)

Most people see the same, the same way people see the giant grill coming too

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