M5 Vs. E55 test drive
01-06-2006, 08:20 AM
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Yes the new AMG 63 engine will be quite a treat for the AMG cars. They are predicting 500+ naturally aspirated http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...rticleId=106510 Possible they will put this in an E55 late 2006 which would be a worthy adversary to the M5 engine. AMG said they are going away from superchargers due to weight. If my M5 takes to long to get here I might drive the new 63 AMG, but I bet the prices for that E63 will out the roof so I doubt Ill seriously buy it. Supposedly the 63 AMG engine was built from the ground up by AMG itself for the first time without Mercedes providing the block or any parts.
01-06-2006, 10:27 AM
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The E60 in any form is a head turner for me while the E55 is just another E which is to say it does not turn my head. Now the CLS55 is another story. A lot of the E55 attributes , but some + and i suppose - such as rear seat headroom.
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
01-06-2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='220119' date='Jan 6 2006, 02:27 PM
The E60 in any form is a head turner for me while the E55 is just another E which is to say it does not turn my head. Now the CLS55 is another story. A lot of the E55 attributes , but some + and i suppose - such as rear seat headroom.
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
Basically the only advantage it has over the E55 is it looks better from the outside. Doesn't drive better or cost less. I just don't get it - if you want a coupe, then at least make one that's lighter and performs better.
01-06-2006, 11:30 AM
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The E60 in any form is a head turner for me while the E55 is just another E which is to say it does not turn my head. Now the CLS55 is another story. A lot of the E55 attributes , but some + and i suppose - such as rear seat headroom.
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
Basically the only advantage it has over the E55 is it looks better from the outside. Doesn't drive better or cost less. I just don't get it - if you want a coupe, then at least make one that's lighter and performs better.
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Oh, no argument from me over the CLS. Your right, it is only the exterior esthetic that gives the CLS any qualities at all for the MB brand over the E sedan
01-06-2006, 12:30 PM
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The E60 in any form is a head turner for me while the E55 is just another E which is to say it does not turn my head. Now the CLS55 is another story. A lot of the E55 attributes , but some + and i suppose - such as rear seat headroom.
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
While I know the difference between M5 from a 525 and anything in between, they all are stunning and unique, ahead of any other sedan out there. My circumstances let me focus on coupes, however, and there is no doubt where my heart is (and mind when it comes to that) - EEEEMMMMM6
Basically the only advantage it has over the E55 is it looks better from the outside. Doesn't drive better or cost less. I just don't get it - if you want a coupe, then at least make one that's lighter and performs better.
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Agreed. I love the outside design, but recently sat in one at the SF auto show. The interior feels much less spacious than an E55 (having owned one myself), and that's in the front seat. The back seat is a joke. Even though I tried to duck down, on both entering and exiting the car, I bumped my head. And once insde the back seat (I'm 6') you feel like you have to crouch so you don't hit your head. And they charge ~$10K premium for that...
01-07-2006, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='219147' date='Jan 4 2006, 06:51 PM
be very afraid 
640bhp/1080nm...
anyways i think i should be the black ram.. ive driven the m5 and still think the e55 is better
640bhp/1080nm...
anyways i think i should be the black ram.. ive driven the m5 and still think the e55 is better
but you have a Brabus! your car can't really be compared can it
01-07-2006, 04:28 AM
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but you have a Brabus! your car can't really be compared can it
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i wish it was mine, it belongs to Almudares
me, i just got a vanilla 530bhp e55 on order
01-07-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dude_in_germany' post='220520' date='Jan 7 2006, 03:50 PM
very nice pic, is that how you say goodbye to your wife when your off to work in the morning?
again not me boss
this is of mbworld from POSSIBLY the only sensible guy out there that has both cars and appreciates both equally