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Comparison
I just picked up a brand new 2019 E63S after driving BMW for the past 12 years (335xi, E70 X5 50i and F15 X5 50i). While the ride is clearly harsher than what I am used to in the X5, it is perfectly pleasant in comfort mode on the highway. I am riding on 20" Pirelli P Zeros. There is some tire noise but the exhaust is definitely not intrusive.
I drove the F90 at an M Town event last year. After spending plenty of time in the drivers seat of various AMG's at the AMG Driving Academy at Lime Rock and Laguna Seca, my impression of the M5 was that it was "too good." Too quiet, too polite, not enough exhaust. I know it is technically a touch faster than stock E63S, but it has less personality. I do miss the BMW tech, which is still better than MB, but the AMG puts a big smile on my face every time I hear the exhaust!
Just my impression!
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