Mercedes Benz E Class VS BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
Mercedes Benz E Class 2018 VS BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo 2018
2018 Mercedes Benz E Class VS 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
2018 Mercedes Benz E Class:
Under the outgoing E-class coupe’s skin is little more than a rebodied C-class. Its wheelbase and track were identical to those of the contemporary C coupe, although the interior was styled to resemble a miniaturized version of the four-door E-class’s cabin. With the new model, the engineers in Sindelfingen have moved the whole car much closer to the E sedan. The new coupe measures 190.0 inches in length, 56.3 inches in height, and 73.2 inches in width—5.0 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider, and 1.5 inches taller than before. The instrument panel is lifted straight from the E-class sedan, complete with the available dual 12.3-inch displays. The main difference—and a quite prominent one—concerns the air vents, which here are designed to evoke jet turbines. Moreover, coupe customers can opt to delete the push-and-turn knob of the COMAND infotainment system in favor of a stand-alone touchpad. Interior space is generous. Up front, there is virtually as much room as in the sedan, while the two individual rear seats offer plenty of space in every direction, even when the front seats are pushed back. It’s quite a contrast to the cramped quarters of the C-class coupe, and with no center roof pillars and four side windows that can be lowered completely, the cabin feels quite airy. It would be perfect if Mercedes had added a rear center armrest and a more attractive rear console...
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-first-ride-review
2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo:
The new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo combines the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with the aesthetic appeal of a coupe. Its design embodies a rigorous process of development which has elevated both the functional strengths of this body concept and the car's sense of sporting elegance to new heights. A generously-sized, flexible-use interior, striking looks, supreme ride comfort and a luxurious feeling of space are among the features that made the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo - the new car's predecessor and the first of its kind - unique. These attributes have been honed to a new level for the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo and are complemented by stretched proportions, significantly more dynamic lines and a muscular surface treatment. The car's new model designation reflects this progress. "The new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo is geared towards discerning customers who place great importance on individuality. It is an eye-catching statement, packaged into a flowing, sculptural design language which gives the car a modern and sporty feel. The raised seating position ensures an imperious brand of driving pleasure, and the luxurious levels of space provide everything you need for a relaxing journey," says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. Dynamically stretched proportions are a passport to sporting elegance: An exterior length of 5,091 millimetres (an increase of 87 millimetres on its predecessor), an unchanged width of 1,902 millimetres and a reduction in height of 21 millimetres (to 1,538 millimetres) give the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo dynamically stretched proportions. In combination with a roofline that flows deep into the rear end, they ensure an elegantly sporty appearance. Thanks to exhaustive optimisation of the cabin's packaging, the interior actually offers greater headroom despite the lower vehicle height. Among the other characteristic features of the new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo are its long bonnet, the set-back positioning of the cabin, a wheelbase of 3,070 millimetres, doors with frameless windows, and a slim window graphic extending well into the rear end...
https://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2018-6-series_gran_turismo/
