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#53 of 63 2010 E-Class vs BMW 5 series by sambo49 Oct 31, 2009 (5:33 pm)
My lease for a 2007 BMW 525xi is coming up shortly. I am interested in the 2011 5 series but meanwhile I have looked at the 2010-E class. I have mixed feelings about it. The front looks good, but the rear looks like a cut and paste job from a Hyundai. The interior looks classy, but the seats are low and just could not get a comfortable driving position like the 5 series. I tried a MB with leather seats, and felt it had better support than the vinyl seats. Does anyone out there share my opinion about the driver seating position?   The MB dealer is offering a very aggressive price. The MB may be a bit more refined, but the BMW 5 series offers a bettter balance between luxury, refinement and sportiness. I woud appreciate if current owners of the 2010 E class can share their observations after having driven it for a while. Replies to this message: jelmass (Nov 05, 2009 12:24 pm) sambo49 (Nov 09, 2009 10:07 am) jelmass (Nov 10, 2009 1:36 pm) jackm (Nov 09, 2009 7:50 pm)
#54 of 63 Re: 2010 E-Class vs BMW 5 series [sambo49] by jelmass Nov 05, 2009 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: sambo49 (Oct 31, 2009 5:33 pm) I've had the the E350 4matic with sport package for 2 month now. Very happy with it. Very smooth and sporty. I highly recommend it. I also own a BMW x5, I think it has much softer steering than the X5 specially when maneuvering on low speeds. Replies to this message: sambo49 (Nov 09, 2009 10:07 am) jelmass (Nov 10, 2009 1:36 pm)
#56 of 63 Re: 2010 E-Class vs BMW 5 series [jelmass] by sambo49 Nov 09, 2009 (10:07 am)
Replying to: jelmass (Nov 05, 2009 12:24 pm) jelmass - thank you for your reply. Do you find the driver seat position comfortable when driving over a couple of hours? Replies to this message: jelmass (Nov 10, 2009 1:36 pm)
#57 of 63 Re: 2010 E-Class vs BMW 5 series [sambo49] by jackm Nov 09, 2009 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: sambo49 (Oct 31, 2009 5:33 pm) I bought a E-Class coupe in Sept. Love the car with one exception. The Continental tires that came standard are very noisy. The noise level is really unacceptable for a MB. I offered to pay the difference between a set of Michelins and the Continentals....they said no. This is my fourth MB and I swear this noise just is not right. If you buy, take a long test drive.( I did not ) I sure would be interested if other 2010 E owners have experienced this.
#58 of 63 Re: 2010 E-Class vs BMW 5 series [sambo49] by jelmass Nov 10, 2009 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: sambo49 (Nov 09, 2009 10:07 am) Yes driving seat very confortable. The interior is high end. you can get an extra option with massage seat. the interior has the quietness of a Lexus and the spirit of 1980's mercedes.
#59 of 63 Re: Question for fintail... [hpmctorque] by fintail Nov 17, 2009 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 06, 2009 2:05 pm) Forgot to reply to this earlier...   Was in Germany for ca. 3 weeks. Had a car rental for one day, then later for 9 days. The long rental was supposed to be in a class to give me an E350 CDi, but they were out of those upper-middle cars, so I got an upgrade to a new 7-series. I could have exchanged the car somewhere I guess...but I was comfortable with the big tank.   The first rental was for a normal (Mondeo or 1er) and they didn't have any of those either, so for that one I actually got a new E-class - but a lowline model that would never be seen in NA. I got an E200 CDi. It had cloth interior, and that somewhat loud and slow engine - but did have (small) nav, parktronic, bluetooth, moonroof, etc. . The car had about 2500 miles on it when I got it, and was meticulously assembled and performed flawlessly. I liked the design too...almost a touch of austerity to the interior, reminded me of a W124 - which I have seen the car compared to elsewhere. I think there's a touch of old fashioned MB soul in the car. Very solid car, based on the 200 miles or so I put on it, combined with the raves the car is drawing from the German press...I predict the W212 will be a winner. Replies to this message: hpmctorque (Nov 18, 2009 8:16 pm) fintail (Nov 24, 2009 11:41 am)
#60 of 63 Re: Question for fintail... [fintail] by hpmctorque Nov 18, 2009 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Nov 17, 2009 5:49 pm) Interesting. Thanks for the feedback. The U.S. reviews have also been positive, in virtually every respect. The only negative I've read, and this surprised me, is the steering feel. Replies to this message: fintail (Nov 24, 2009 11:41 am)
#61 of 63 Re: Question for fintail... [hpmctorque] by fintail Nov 24, 2009 (11:41 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Nov 18, 2009 8:16 pm) The lack of forward momentum my rental was able to attain (0-60 had to be over 10 seconds), along with its winter tires, didn't give me any memories of steering feel. It seemed to drive fine to me though.   IMO involved steering input has always been an issue for MB - the cars aren't tuned like BMW. I think the MB target market, who prefers luxury-sport rather than sport-luxury, prefers it, so MB doesn't really change things.   I hope we eventually get some of the diesels available in Europe. IIRC the car handily exceeded 40mpg, nothing to sneeze at.
#62 of 63 European Delivery Great - But Wait for DI by vicv Nov 24, 2009 (5:14 pm)
We took European delivery of my wife's E350 Sport sedan. What a fantastic vehicle. We had to hold it back because of break-in, but it was still impressive. Handling was a delight, power more than adequate, comfortable and quiet in all situations and it felt like it had been carved out of one, large block of metal. And, even in Germany, it got some stares. However, we're very disappointed that MB doesn't offer the direct injection 3.5 in the States and probably in Canada. They have it in the E's for Europe. This will affect our decision when we replace this car in four years. If the arrogant decision-makers in Germany don't feel that Americans deserve the latest technology as their own buyers, then Americans' should not bother with their products. Had we known the DI engine was offered in the E elsewhere, we probably wouldn't have purchased the car. MB needs to think beyone the immediate sale and realize that each car they sell is an intro to the next. That said, the car is still wonderful. But, if you're contemplating buying one, contact MB and tell them you'll buy when they provide the best to us as well as others.   BTW, the European Delivery Program is everything they say it is. We were dropped off at the delivery center by taxi and I nearly tripped over the MB rep who suddenly appeared with a cart for our luggage. The paperwork went well and we really enjoyed the factory tour of the S-class line. There's food at every juncture and lunch was a white-linen affair. Also, you get the car at invoice minus the delivery charge (over $800) and they put you up for a night at one of their pre-selected hotels. We stayed at the Graf Zeppelin in Stuttgart, a five-star hotel, and got an upgrade to boot. It all helps with the cost of the trip.

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