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      08-20-2012, 04:49 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by visualguy View Post
In what way(s) was it underwhelming? Just wondering - not planning to switch to the E63 at this time...
Really like the styling of the new E class, but I found it really difficult to tell the difference between the e63 and e550, other people may say the same about the m5 and its younger brother as well, but I found it particularly so for the MB line. Power was linear and adequate in a straight line, which was really the only time I got to push the car. Turbo lag was noticeable however. My major complaint though was the shifting, which seemed very sluggish. Definitely a pause in power delivery on all up-shifts. To have a true dual clutch on a sports sedan, I think that's one of the main things that will make the m5 shine and is the main reason I picked it over the e63. Soon...
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