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      09-04-2024, 06:58 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82 View Post
The article seems to disagree and say the Merc is better looking, better handling, more comfortable…

“Well, we were pretty smitten—until a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 rolled in like an attractive contestant…Both have a supple ride, though the Benz's optional adaptive dampers can go softer than our BMW's electronically controlled units, making them more suitable to Michigan roads. The 540i takes corners with ease, but there's an aloofness to the handling, largely due to the steering, which is light on both effort and feedback.”
Having a choice is wonderful concept.

While the article did mention a worthy competitor - MB E450 (a tacit desire not to upset another major advertiser?), MB E450 visual appearance just isn't for me.
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