BMW 535i M Sport vs. Mercedes E350 sport vs. Audi A6

[audioguy3107]

Well, the Lexus GS 350 is getting a little long in the tooth, so looks like it may be time for an upgrade of the automobile kind. A lot of car aficionados here, so was hoping for some feedback or recommendations from any owners out there. From my reading/looking so far, it seems the Audi is the sedan to beat, Mercedes has the more classic look and feel, while the BMW is more sexy, but a little more money on paper, yet they have the free 50,000 mile/4yr maintenance, so that's nice. So, what do you all think, pros/cons etc....

- Buck

[Mikado463]

not interested in another Lexus …… or Infinity ?

[audioguy3107]

Originally Posted by Mikado463

not interested in another Lexus …… or Infinity ?

You know, I have looked at the new GS 350 F Sport, but even my wife said, you know, you only live once, if you're gonna get something, get something different. If there was a clear advantage of the Lexus, I'd still consider it. I know the price would be a little less than the German contenders, but other than that, it wouldn't be that much different than what I drive now. Honestly haven't been a huge Infiniti fan since the old M35/45x models, but I guess it's just preference.

- Buck

[crwilli]

Probably comes down to what makes you feel better. We have a '13 E350 AWD sport, now with 40,000 miles and love it My wife chose it over the 535x. We never looked at any of others. I would have bought the bimmer but it was her turn to choose. It is a great car.

You are choosing between the best deserts. They are all sweet.

[jdandy]

Buck.......The new 2015 Audi A6 is the most attractive of the three in my opinion.

[Elescher]

It's not clear if you actually drove them all. If not, start there. Looks aside, I prefer the feel of the BMW (at this level) to anything out there.

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by Elescher

It's not clear if you actually drove them all. If not, start there.

agreed, looks are subjective, of the three ………….I like 'em all !

any thoughts of American ? …….Caddy (CTS or ATS)

Jag ?

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by Elescher

It's not clear if you actually drove them all. If not, start there. Looks aside, I prefer the feel of the BMW (at this level) to anything out there.

+1. I've driven BMWs exclusively for many years. Right now I own a 328 Xi and an X5. I would, however, like to test drive an Audi A8.

[audioguy3107]

I have driven them all.......thing is, I'm not the most savvy driver when it comes to performance, what I mean is when I read a review of a car, it's really hard for me to pick up on some of the qualities that are mentioned by these reviewers. That bring said, all of them felt really good to me and I believe I'd be happy driving any of them, that's why I was looking for some feedback from someone who has spent some extended time with one. I will say I'm not a big fan of That dang pop up screen on the Audi.......very distracting for an otherwise great cockpit.

- Buck

[BuffaloBill]

Originally Posted by audioguy3107

I will say I'm not a big fan of That dang pop up screen on the Audi.......very distracting for an otherwise great cockpit.

- Buck

That and the relatively low front seat, I thought I was sitting in a go-cart. I drove all the brands and models that have been mentioned and I still bought another new Lexus based on overall quality, performance, and price.