My wife landed a very good job so I want to get her something a little special.
So yesterday I took the new M5 and 640d out on a test drive
I know they are quite different cars but overall cost of each is about the same.
As everyone knows the M5 is fast, really fast. When driving in comfort mode its just like any other 5 series, smooth and comfortable.
The DTC gearbox is so much better then the old SMG box, its extremely smooth and responsive. The handling was excellent as expected and I never felt I was short of power. I was doing 110 before I even noticed it.
The interior let the car down, its really no better than the standard 5 series unless you pay an extra 5.5k for full leather. However its very well specced as standard with heads up display and sunroof as standard.
640d
Here is where the surprise came in. I was expecting to want the M5 however as soon as you get into the 6GC you immediately feel you are in a luxury car. The interior is just beautiful with leather everywhere. The car itself is also probably the best looking car in its class (CLS and A7).
http://wot.motortrend.com/thread-of...mw-6-series-gran-coupe-cockpit/#axzz2atQ5qTuJ
Obviously it is nothing like the M5 to drive but its still quick enough and the handling is not bad at all, definitely much better than the 5 GT we have now.
I think it will do around 40 MPG compared to 20 in the M5 but the interior wins it for me. I would love a M6 but we cant afford that. I only get 20 MPG out of my 911 so my brain is telling me we should have one sensible car in the family.
I will go and take a look around the Mercedes dealer this weekend but right now the 6 in on the top of my list.
So yesterday I took the new M5 and 640d out on a test drive
I know they are quite different cars but overall cost of each is about the same.
As everyone knows the M5 is fast, really fast. When driving in comfort mode its just like any other 5 series, smooth and comfortable.
The DTC gearbox is so much better then the old SMG box, its extremely smooth and responsive. The handling was excellent as expected and I never felt I was short of power. I was doing 110 before I even noticed it.
The interior let the car down, its really no better than the standard 5 series unless you pay an extra 5.5k for full leather. However its very well specced as standard with heads up display and sunroof as standard.
640d
Here is where the surprise came in. I was expecting to want the M5 however as soon as you get into the 6GC you immediately feel you are in a luxury car. The interior is just beautiful with leather everywhere. The car itself is also probably the best looking car in its class (CLS and A7).
http://wot.motortrend.com/thread-of...mw-6-series-gran-coupe-cockpit/#axzz2atQ5qTuJ
Obviously it is nothing like the M5 to drive but its still quick enough and the handling is not bad at all, definitely much better than the 5 GT we have now.
I think it will do around 40 MPG compared to 20 in the M5 but the interior wins it for me. I would love a M6 but we cant afford that. I only get 20 MPG out of my 911 so my brain is telling me we should have one sensible car in the family.
I will go and take a look around the Mercedes dealer this weekend but right now the 6 in on the top of my list.