E70 Powersteering vs. E53 Powersteering

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by JCL

Apart from the usual tire width, tire pressure, steering wheel diameter, and similar points, there were multiple power steering systems used on different vehicles at different times. Regular, Servotronic (variable assist based on vehicle speed), Active (variable steering ratio based on vehicle speed), and so on. I am not sure which specific systems came as standard and optional on each model and each year, but be aware that there are a host of possibilities when comparing two vehicles.

While I do agree with you, JCL, I do have to make another point. The average consumer doesn't care about the REASONS for different steering feel; they simply care about the fact that it's different. I think in this case, the reasoning for the different feel is a moot point. It's just the fact that they're "different."

Perhaps I have the wrong impression from the OP, though.