2006 cls 500 vs 2005 545i
01-31-2005, 05:18 PM
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Drove both cars this week. I have been a BMW driver for the past 6 years and decided to try the CLS500. The cars both have similar performace (0-60 & Torque), but the MB seems to much nicer on the inside. Anybody else compared the two? The CLS is $10k more, but is seems to be worth it.
01-31-2005, 11:15 PM
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welcome aboard, smcclaren 
! i was suppose to go test drive the cls few weeks ago but i was too busy. will probably go test it out this or next week. i wonder they'll get the 430 over here. 500 is a bit too much for me 
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! i was suppose to go test drive the cls few weeks ago but i was too busy. will probably go test it out this or next week. i wonder they'll get the 430 over here. 500 is a bit too much for me .
02-01-2005, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
no, just 500 & 55. the cls55 pricing is roughly ~$20,000 more than the cls500 - however hasn't been released yet. I will be test driving one tomorrow, as out dealership just received 2 demo's yesterday. since my 5 series is in the shop once again - its perfect timing
02-01-2005, 07:17 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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It is always about $10,000 -20,000 more to buy a comparable Merc to a BMW...
ie... E500 equipped same as 545i Merc is WAY more $$$.
Pointless, IMO. Pay more money, and get a car with shit handling and an automatic transmission.
Not to mention that most Mercs are butt-ass ugly. SL class, excepted.
ie... E500 equipped same as 545i Merc is WAY more $$$.
Pointless, IMO. Pay more money, and get a car with shit handling and an automatic transmission.
Not to mention that most Mercs are butt-ass ugly. SL class, excepted.
02-01-2005, 10:25 AM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Interior of CLS is so much like the E class. Not a bad interior but performance wise i still think that 545i is better. With the 10k difference between them, i would rather get the 545i and buy an aftermarket rims with a full Hamann body kit / AC schnitzer.
Just my 2 cents worth
Just my 2 cents worth
02-01-2005, 03:36 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Feb 1 2005, 04:15 PM
Welcome aboard, smcclaren 
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If I want to drive MB, I call a cab...?
Take the E60!
!If I want to drive MB, I call a cab...?
Take the E60!
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02-01-2005, 03:41 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
IMO the 545i shouldn't be compared with the CLS. I think the competitor of CLS should be 645ci. their price tag is similar and 645ci is absolutely a better car. 
02-01-2005, 04:55 PM
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I agree the E500 is a better comparison, but the looks suck. The CLS is an E Class. Same enginge, same interior. The only reason I looked @ MB is I made the mistake of going to a 740il after owning a 525i. The depreciation on that vehicle pissed me off enough that I looked elsewhere. The 545 has a much better resale value.
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My Ride: COMING!! 2006 M5 - December build - January delivery.
2004 530i - Silver Gray Metallic; Black Leather; Premium Pkg; Premium Sound Pkg; Cold Weather Pkg; Steptronic; Comfort Seats; Glass Moonroof; Rear Side Airbags; Adaptive Bi-xenon; Euro Rear Reflectors - Delivered 12/3/03
2003 M3 - Carbon Black Metallic; Black Leather; Premium Pkg; Park Distance Control; Xenon; Hardon-Kardon; Alum Int. Trim; SMG - Delivered 2/17/03
My decision came down to the E500 and the E60. While the outside styling of the MB was very nice, the interior has become very plastic and cheap looking.