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Old 12-25-2006, 06:03 PM   #1
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Default Car & Driver S6 vs M5 (manual) vs E63 AMG





C&D dislike the manual a lot and gave the m5 last place mostly cause of the manual.

Here are C&D numbers for M5 with SMG. M5 SMG is faster than the manual version.

from C&D

M5 SMG
0-60 in 4.2 sec
0-100 in 9.4 sec
0-150 in 20.7 sec
1/4mile 12.5@118

M5 Manual
0-60 in 4.7 sec
0-100 in 10.3 sec
0-150 in 23.4 sec
1/4mile 13.0@114
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Old 12-25-2006, 06:48 PM   #2
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WTF? How come the manual came in much slower? Better read about it. Thanks!
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Old 12-25-2006, 07:58 PM   #3
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wow, that really sucks about the DSG, it seems like it would be much better if they could turn it completely off, and BMW just strengthen a few of the weaker parts as to not trash the car. That is honestly, the only real reason the the new M5 isnt god to me, the SMG.
Anyway, thanks for the scans as my issue of C&D hasnt yet arrived.
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Old 12-25-2006, 09:14 PM   #4
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Thanks for the scans Just_me!
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Old 12-25-2006, 09:49 PM   #5
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Super duper thanks Just_me!!
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Old 12-26-2006, 06:11 AM   #6
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Thanks for the scans mate
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Old 12-26-2006, 07:04 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by ViperASR
wow, that really sucks about the DSG, it seems like it would be much better if they could turn it completely off, and BMW just strengthen a few of the weaker parts as to not trash the car. That is honestly, the only real reason the the new M5 isnt god to me, the SMG.
Anyway, thanks for the scans as my issue of C&D hasnt yet arrived.
with SMG you can turn it off completly but not with manual. SMG is the only way to go and you will appreciate it more you try it. No manual M5 for me.
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Old 12-26-2006, 11:47 AM   #8
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Reminds me of the Porsche Turbo, the manual is slower
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Old 12-26-2006, 01:54 PM   #9
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997tt manual is not as much slower. Looks like it is mostly software fault and should be updateable.

Thanks for the scans, made look for cheap cars in US Ebay.. Dollar is really so cheap, that buying overseas is really an option.
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Old 12-29-2006, 05:01 PM   #10
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thanx. always nice to read about such car comparison.

S6 would be my choice from this group. it just looks so dam good.
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Old 12-29-2006, 05:23 PM   #11
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I'd take the AMG. As it's a saloon made for easy driving, the automatic would provide the most comfortable and chillest drive. Just set it and forget it.
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Old 12-29-2006, 06:49 PM   #12
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in latest Motortrend there is a comparison between S6, M5 and E63

1. S6
2. M5
3. E63

funny how different carmags dont think alike
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Old 12-29-2006, 07:03 PM   #13
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yeah,but funny is to sort car by trunk space
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Old 12-30-2006, 03:32 AM   #14
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Thanks for the scans, keep up the good work
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Old 12-30-2006, 11:46 AM   #15
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Thanks for the scans!
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