(12 Jul 2020, 3:45 pm)mb134 wrote My experience on 6332 would not come under "much nicer on the motorway" - topped out at between 47 and 49mph and struggled to get there.
On the earlier points - I'm 6 foot 2 and I find Streetdecks far more claustrophobic than any E400 I've ever been on. I was at the back of the top deck of a Streetdeck last week and by the time I got to Chester Le Street I was fairly uncomfortable. I've been at the front of the top deck a couple of times on the B5s and while slightly better than at the back, I always find that E400s let more natural light into the top deck.
I'm 187cm (6' 1.5") and I completely disagree, I find the B9s the most claustraphobic, followed by the new E400s, the StreetDecks/B5s, with 6337 feeling the most 'airy'.
I agree that the Streetdecks let in less natural light, but I honestly prefer the higher window line as it gives you somewhere nice to rest your elbow meaning you're less likely to lean against the window
If you think 6332 is bad on the motorway, try the older StreetDecks, they're much worse in my experience!
I will concede that the E400s are more comfortable, suspension wise at least, but I find the new Kiel seats so uncomfortable, they have way too much soft foam, after 10 minutes or so it feels like there's no padding at all, whereas I've spent a good 6 hours sitting in the V3 seats on the StreetDecks with no issues at all.