E63 AMG beats the new M5 in AutoCar Road test

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While they were both beaten by the Jag XF-R.








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I love the looks on the new XF-R. Looks sexy.
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Nice read, thanks for posting!
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28.8MPG ??? OMG!
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Jaguar is TOO ugly now!

thanx for the read
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28.8MPG ??? OMG!
Its amazing what turbos can do for gas mileage.

I still dont see how the XF-R won though...
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Its amazing what turbos can do for gas mileage.

I still dont see how the XF-R won though...
These guys have to be pu.ssy footing the pedal cause Im never over 15 mpg in my CLS63TT.
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