E60 M5 VS E55 AMG....where can one get..
03-27-2006, 05:31 PM
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For some reason, magazines usally compare the CLS to the M5. Maybe it is because that is the latest competitor in the Benz lineup. From there you can go on and compare the CLS to the E55. In the end, most people reach the conclusion that the Benz has better low end torque, but the M5 feels more like a sports car. Here are a few magazine pages:
03-28-2006, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Rolo' post='260981' date='Mar 28 2006, 01:25 AM
a good performance comparrison? Which is the better sports sedan?
so if you were comparing:
m5 and e55 i would definitely say the m5 is better
m5 and cls 55... damn i cant say
and when the cls63 amg comes, it will be bye bye m5
03-28-2006, 03:01 AM
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These data are as good as I can do right now.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
03-28-2006, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='261214' date='Mar 28 2006, 03:01 PM
These data are as good as I can do right now.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
May i correct it?
"...while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider." old people rider/show off wanabe rider
Hope i didn't offend anyone.
03-28-2006, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='261214' date='Mar 28 2006, 12:01 PM
These data are as good as I can do right now.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
Straight Line:
Mercedes E55 AMG RT 6/03 4.20 12.40 116.40
Mercedes E55 AMG CD 5/03 4.30 12.50 116.00
BMW M5 CD 1/06 4.20 12.50 118.00
BMW M5 MT 3/06 4.80 12.90 114.90
At the ring:
8:13 BMW M5 (E60) 500 PS
8:28 BMW M5 400 PS
8:50 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
Every report I have ever read comparing the M5 to a "comparable" AMG has concluded that the M5 is the better driver's car, while the AMG is more of a decent twisty-handling easy rider.
03-28-2006, 05:14 AM
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I still think the CLS55 AMG is a stunning car.
Ordered one last year, but decided the cost was too high, depreciation would be too much & was far slower than my RS6. Still now i'm driving a DMS 535D so i do tned to change my car buying criteria quite often.
Ordered one last year, but decided the cost was too high, depreciation would be too much & was far slower than my RS6. Still now i'm driving a DMS 535D so i do tned to change my car buying criteria quite often.
03-28-2006, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='261130' date='Mar 28 2006, 02:11 AM
e55 amg is quite different to the cls 55 amg... i mean the steering rack, the brakes and so on are better on the cls ...
so if you were comparing:
m5 and e55 i would definitely say the m5 is better
m5 and cls 55... damn i cant say
and when the cls63 amg comes, it will be bye bye m5
so if you were comparing:
m5 and e55 i would definitely say the m5 is better
m5 and cls 55... damn i cant say
and when the cls63 amg comes, it will be bye bye m5
03-28-2006, 09:23 AM
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The M5 is a much better car than the E55 AMG. Even thou CLS is a good looking car I would still stick with the M5. Before ordering my 530 I considered the CLS 350 very seriously but after test driving the CLS I fell in love with the E60.