KILLERGS4

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...son/index.html

Hoovey689

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There all nice sedans, but like the article said, the BMW and Audi are long in the tooth and due for redesigns in the coming year. I'd like to see the comparison of the successors vs the MB. My choice outta the current three though, would be the Audi.
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knihc2008

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I wonder how the Jag XF would fare

KILLERGS4

they should have chosen the BMW 535i IMO...

rdgdawg

+1

The G Man

The E-class did not distance itself from the other 2 in its re-design, it will be back to 3rd place by the year 2010.

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

I'm really liking the A6 3.0T

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

The new E Class really seems fantastic

To the person above that said it did not move significantly beyond the A6 and 5, did you read the review? The car was the best handling, riding and steering and has a handsome new exterior and great features. It also has what looks to me as a top notch interior and every early review has agreed with that notion.

Stand out driving characteristics and high quality and attention to detail are timeless elements of any car. We will have to see what its competitors bring to the table but it certainly seems that the new E has drawn a line in the sand that the other two fell well short of. Only thing is...at what price?

IS-SV

Interesting comparison of a relatively conservative group of sedans.

LexFather

I would love to see a Jag XF in this as well.

SLegacy99

The E350 doesn't have that kind of power to match it.

P Weezy

iTrader: (1)

Ooh i see. At first, i wondered why they didnt choose the 535i also.

But outta the group, i'd go with the A6

The G Man

I dont think the author said the E350 had the best handling and ride, What he said was "The Mercedes turned out to have the best all-around ride and handling" There is a big difference when you add the word all-around, he is saying the E350 have the best combination between handling and ride comfort. What he fail to empherize was that the E-class in the test was equiped with a active suspension set-up, which by nature makes the ride softer on straight road and handles better in sharp turns. If they had compare the E-class with a 5 series or the A6 with active suspension, the outcome might be quite difference. I think the active suspension option on the A6 is not out until later this years.

DustinV

I don't understand why some people here expect the E class to drive like the BMW 5 series. The E class has always been about a harmony between handling and comfort and has generally always struck the right balance between these two ideals. On the other hand the 5er has generally been the handling king but always second or even third fiddle when it came to comfort.

Mercedes knows what formula sells their E class and they're sticking to it. The same is true for Audi, BMW, Lexus and so forth.


That said, I've been seeing a few new E classes here in Stuttgart and they look fantastic. Most German reviews also speak highly of it, especially the balance between comfort and sport. The steering feedback has been praised as it is now more direct, yet still suitable for relaxed and smooth driving.

oldcajun

I would really like to see a Genesis V-8 tested against these cars. It is the largest inside by a good margin and faster than either the Mercedes or BMW. From my comparison drive where Hyundai provided an E550 to drive against the Genesis V-8, the ride and handling would also be close. All at a price almost $20,000 cheaper.
Steve