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04-18-2026LAST POST
04-17-2026
Has anyone here cross shopped g60 (550e, 540i, i5 m60) against the new e53 amg ? Is the e53 a better car overall and better drivers car ?
04-17-2026
Beware the M256 3.0 I6 engine in the E53 is known for crumbling engine wire harness insulation. In MB product development terminology, this is a feature and not a bug.
04-18-2026
No idea, but Mercedes are rarely the better "driver's car". They have some standouts, but BMW usually stands above them in dynamics.