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I think this is a more suitable comparison than the 5GT to the E-Estate, since the F10 Touring is the right competitor for the E.


______________BMW 530d GT__________Mercedes R350 BlueTec
BHP__________________245______________________211_ __________
0-100 km/h___________6.80s_____________________9.8s________ ___
________________Rearwheel drive __________Rearwheel drive _______
Transmission____8-Spd-Automatic__________7-Spd-Automatic_______
Top Spd____________240 km/h______________220 km/h____________
Price________________55200 €________________59619 €___________


BMW won every category except "bodywork". total score 3189 vs 3008

Moderators, please add a poll :

1. BMW 5GT
2. Mercedes R-Class
3. Mercedes E-Estate
4. I'll wait for the F10 5er touring

The R-class is not my Benz of choice, but I have always liked the idea of it in the line-up. On the other hand, I have always hated the headlights and the fact that it looks more mini-vanish then crossover. Of course the upcoming facelift is a big improvement.

The 5GT is a very interesting vehicle because of it's wagon capabilities, but with a some what sporty look. Doesn't seem "as" bulky as the R-class and looks like it would be much more fun to drive. Not to mention is has that "new" factor, which it would stand out much more then the current R-class.

If I always had six people with me all the time the R-class would be my choice. But since I don't, I will go with the BMW 5GT. Now when the facelift comes for the R-class I might change my mind.

Done!

And voted for F10 Touring. Have to wait for this car - because it is probably the best of comfort and space and will look much better then the 5 GT, although it will never reach the boot space of the S212.

Wow, put 'em both side by side and you can see how minivan-like the R-class is, and subsequently, how un-minivan-like the 5er GT's profile is. Still finding it very difficult to appreciate the face of the R-class, even with the AMG sports package added, and the shape of the D(?)-pillar makes the rear corners of the car look more bulky than sleek.
The 5er GT on the other hand has a much more pleasing and interesting face, a side profile which actually ended-up being more sporty than I thought it would be...and yeah the rear-end is bulky, but it's still more interesting than the R's butt.

Interior-wise the 5er is streaks ahead, but then again the R's interior is a generation old, so that's very much expected.

The 5er GT is just an overall more interesting vehicle. Maybe coz it's a little quirky, a little controversial, or whatever the reasons. Definitely not perfect, but the more you look at it, the better it seems to get...and when put alongside the R-class (and even the E-class Estate in the other thread), the 5er GT begins to make a lot more sense, rather than simply being a design experiment to carve out a new niche.

F10 Touring will look excellent just like the E60 and E39 variants have, but in the mean time I very much like the 5er GT, and it gets my vote ahead of the R-class, E-class Estate..and the F10 5er Touring (for now anyways).

The GT and R class are weird and I bet the 5 touring will look a lot better then the E class does.

Holy moly the R needs a major rework ASAP. The interior is laughable now.

Thank god for the E-class wagon.

Different cars for different needs.

I'd take the E estate over both of them....

I'm a bit surprised as to why these were compared...the 5er GT is much closer to the E estate than the R...

I note that the R is classified as "rear wheel drive" in the comparison - of course this is a mistake on the reviewer's part, as it's all wheel drive. The R has been largely misunderstood, unappreciated and then ignored by the automotive press - who now tend to call it a quirkily styled mini-van. I'd start by listing the numerous copy-cats just out this year and in past years...