CLK550 VS 550i
#1
Hello ... Long Time Listener, First Time Caller ...
I know this isn't quite the apples to apples comparison ....
But how does the CLK compare to the E60 in terms of "fun" ...
I'm coming from a 2005 330ci (ZHP) and looking a upgrade ...
I really don't need the 4doors of the e60 but I've driven sport / dynamic / premium 545i and it feels great ...
I haven't driven the CLK but have sat in it ... reviews are great but i'm a little concerned about 14MPG i'm hearing ...
Look wise ... the e60 looks mean as hell with the Mkit even when compared to the AMG pack of the CLK ...
Price for both vehicles is approximately the same ... I'm just looking for a fast / fun / luxury vehicle ...
Any experiences???
Thanks!
.wt
I know this isn't quite the apples to apples comparison ....
But how does the CLK compare to the E60 in terms of "fun" ...
I'm coming from a 2005 330ci (ZHP) and looking a upgrade ...
I really don't need the 4doors of the e60 but I've driven sport / dynamic / premium 545i and it feels great ...
I haven't driven the CLK but have sat in it ... reviews are great but i'm a little concerned about 14MPG i'm hearing ...
Look wise ... the e60 looks mean as hell with the Mkit even when compared to the AMG pack of the CLK ...
Price for both vehicles is approximately the same ... I'm just looking for a fast / fun / luxury vehicle ...
Any experiences???
Thanks!
.wt
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I went for a prolonged test drive in a CLK63 (close enough to a CLK550). It was FAST, but I didn't like the handling and the steering was too light.
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
Originally Posted by hingkit' post='524757' date='Jan 30 2008, 01:09 PM
Hello ... Long Time Listener, First Time Caller ...
I know this isn't quite the apples to apples comparison ....
But how does the CLK compare to the E60 in terms of "fun" ...
I'm coming from a 2005 330ci (ZHP) and looking a upgrade ...
I really don't need the 4doors of the e60 but I've driven sport / dynamic / premium 545i and it feels great ...
I haven't driven the CLK but have sat in it ... reviews are great but i'm a little concerned about 14MPG i'm hearing ...
Look wise ... the e60 looks mean as hell with the Mkit even when compared to the AMG pack of the CLK ...
Price for both vehicles is approximately the same ... I'm just looking for a fast / fun / luxury vehicle ...
Any experiences???
Thanks!
.wt
I know this isn't quite the apples to apples comparison ....
But how does the CLK compare to the E60 in terms of "fun" ...
I'm coming from a 2005 330ci (ZHP) and looking a upgrade ...
I really don't need the 4doors of the e60 but I've driven sport / dynamic / premium 545i and it feels great ...
I haven't driven the CLK but have sat in it ... reviews are great but i'm a little concerned about 14MPG i'm hearing ...
Look wise ... the e60 looks mean as hell with the Mkit even when compared to the AMG pack of the CLK ...
Price for both vehicles is approximately the same ... I'm just looking for a fast / fun / luxury vehicle ...
Any experiences???
Thanks!
.wt
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My Ride: 2011 550i, Imperial Blue, Grey, Sport Package, Sport Transmission, Dynamic Handling, Premium 2, Active Steering
2011 335i Cabrolet, Titanium Silver, Black, M Sport Package
2008 550i, Carbon Black, Grey Leather, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, Sport Package, Sport Automatic, Navigation, Satellite Radio,
2005 545i, Titanium Silver, Grey Leather, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, Sport Package, Automatic, Navigation, Satellite Radio,
I have a 2007 CLK 550 (which my wife drives). Other than the fact that the CLK can be fun in the summer (it is a convertible), I do not think there is any comparison between the cars.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='524774' date='Jan 30 2008, 12:33 PM
I went for a prolonged test drive in a CLK63 (close enough to a CLK550). It was FAST, but I didn't like the handling and the steering was too light.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by hstan545i' post='525054' date='Jan 30 2008, 05:45 PM
Do what he said, NOT what he did.
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