View Full Version : 2007 S550 and 2006 750Li--quick impressions
12-24-2005, 07:46 PM I was able to take a quick test drive in
the 2007 Mercedes S550. I had some immediate impressions
comparing the Merc to the BMW:  1. Handling--S550 is VASTLY
improved compared to its predecessor. BMW still has better road
feel, but steering in the S550 is very precise and accurate.  2.
Fast--both cars are fast and easy passing ability at 50 mph.  3.
I-drive vs. COMAND--this was the big surprise. All the auto
magazine journalists have proclaimed the new COMAND to be
superior to I-drive. I found that while the graphics were
superior and the operating speed of the computer screen was
faster on the Merc, the BMW screens and layouts were more
predictable. There were tons of discrete options that popped up
on the Merc Menus--there were some general "themes" in the Merc
layout, but not as simple or predictable as the BMW. The true
test will be when drivers are taking both cars at speed, and
then using the computer knob control (I-d