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Edmunds - IL Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550This is a discussion on Edmunds - IL Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 within the Internal Combustion forums, part of the Website Forums category; These are the big guns from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Well, not the biggest guns, but with prices near or above ... |
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04-15-2009, 01:33 AM
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  | Edmunds - IL Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550  These are the big guns from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Well, not the biggest guns, but with prices near or above the $100,000 range, they're big enough. The BMW 750Li is all-new for 2009 and looking better than ever. It's 400-horsepower twin-turbo V8 makes it the closest thing to a "Motorsport" 7 Series we have ever seen. The Mercedes-Benz S550 is getting a facelift next year, but the current model has held up well. And with a 382-horsepower V8 of its own, it doesn't give up much to the new BMW. One look at the track numbers and you'll be amazed what these two-and-a-quarter ton sedans can do. From 13-second quarter-mile sprints to 110-foot stops from 60mph, these two sedans are perfect examples of what can be accomplished when money is no object. Full details after the jump.  Full Story, Video and Test Results: Edmunds - IL Track Tested: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 M
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| What the heck, why do the 750li come with all season tyres? Those tyres are garbage. Once again bmw proven they dont know much about tyres. I dont regret changing my runflats to normal tyres. Tyres do make a difference, my new performance tyres stop the car better, more stable at high speed, the traction/grip is better compare to my previous tyres.
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| Who cares about the tires? The article clearly states that both cars are superb. That's all that matters. 
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 | I think my points against the new 7 series are confirmed by this article, the new 7 series seems softer than the older one. For those who watched the video, the 7 series has a very noticable body roll compared to the Merc. But I guess the steering is faster/preciser in the 7 too. |
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| I have to say, I really like both - especially with AMG package the Merc is stunning - but nevertheless like the beemers interior so much more…  
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 but if your after sporty abilities, performance tires are a must  It improve the car significant.
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| I test drove 750iL last week. It's insane. Very comfy and sporty limo. I drove last summer S class pre-facelift, very nice and comfy but I personally would take 750iL before S550 any time. 
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| So, the 750Li in this test wasn't equipped with Active Roll Stabilization & Integral Active Steering ... While S500 got the Active Body Control system on board? A-ha. Such active-suspension systems are essential for the cars of that size. |
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