CLS 500 or 550i
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Ask a BMW forum and guess what kind of response you're going to get? 
Get the 5er. The insult of having MB call a four door sedan a coupe and think the buyers won't know the difference is enough for me to be swayed away. (Yeah, I know it still fits the SAE definition of a coupe) Then throw in the fact that the CLS500 is a pig weighing in a few hundred pounds heavier than the 550 and with MB's 5.0L engine that has less of an output as BMWs older 4.4L engine. MB used to have appeal but with a few exceptions, I think MB has lost some of it's cachet.
Get the 5er. The insult of having MB call a four door sedan a coupe and think the buyers won't know the difference is enough for me to be swayed away. (Yeah, I know it still fits the SAE definition of a coupe) Then throw in the fact that the CLS500 is a pig weighing in a few hundred pounds heavier than the 550 and with MB's 5.0L engine that has less of an output as BMWs older 4.4L engine. MB used to have appeal but with a few exceptions, I think MB has lost some of it's cachet.
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From: NY416
by looking at facts on paper, the 550i is faster. that will be my decision.
PLUS
bmw handling (+1)
availability of manuel transmission (+1)
ON THE OTHER HAND
MB CLS500 is definitely sexier in looks and the interior finish is far superior than the e60 (I just saw this one in liquid black...OMG!!), although the buttons and gauges layout are super dumb . (a huge clock next to the tach?)
BOTTOM LINE
Your driving habit (aggressive?)
or can you forsake a bit of that for ultra luxury and comort?
PLUS
bmw handling (+1)
availability of manuel transmission (+1)
ON THE OTHER HAND
MB CLS500 is definitely sexier in looks and the interior finish is far superior than the e60 (I just saw this one in liquid black...OMG!!), although the buttons and gauges layout are super dumb . (a huge clock next to the tach?)
BOTTOM LINE
Your driving habit (aggressive?)
or can you forsake a bit of that for ultra luxury and comort?
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From: NY416
Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='279518' date='May 8 2006, 04:01 PM
Perhaps I have been bangled but I hate the look of the CLS. Paint it yellow and it would look like a banana on wheels which would match the way it drives
well said.
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
I like CLS. But for $10,000 less. I think 550i is a better choice.
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From: Greece, Patras
My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
Originally Posted by markt540i' post='279589' date='May 8 2006, 04:49 PM
If you are performance oriented, get the bimmer, if you are luxury oriented get the Merc. Bimmer performance for me.
He said it
Its that simple
