[Sahil]

Originally Posted by Ash_vtec

The BMW now drives like a Mercedes, fast in a straight line, with the steering feel like a Honda Accord, but still has that distinct RWD feel to it albeit watered down. (Boo !!) However, while she is pretty, i miss the distinctive lines of the E60. Looks are highly subjective. Think Anne Hathaway (f10) vis a vis Megan Fox (e60). Both smashing in their own way. Ride though improved, its still no Merc. And handling though fun is still no E60. Classic dictionary definition of conundrum.

Very well put! Exactly my thoughts, having driven both.
Currently own the E60 and the F10 only makes me work hard to aim for a segment higher upgrade as IMO, the F10 would not be much of an upgrade . Although I might get a few things I wished for in the E60 such as better interiors and comfort but at the loss of BMW's aggressive characteristics and handling, thats too much of a trade-off.

[msudhir]

Just chanced upon this Thread and what an awesome one it is. I have had the dilemma in 2011 when I had to choose between BMW 5 or E Class .. Swung towards the E at the last minute .. On and off I wonder how it would have been with BMW but with My Merc have had no issues at all. Even after 7 years the car has aged gracefully and drives like new