Vs M5 vs CLS55

[sunnyman12]

i really dont care about NFL anymore....

tru cause hockey's back and the 49's are now horrible

 

[MoSs]

lol , i wonder why bussiness is slow today
i dont really care about NFL too

 

[GTA45E]

wrong...do some research

From Car&Driver magazine:

Chevrolet C6 Corvette 6-speed/ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK55


power figures:
400hp 400lb-ft / 355hp 376lb-ft

speed times:
0-60 4.3sec. 0-100mph 10.0sec./ 0-60 4.3sec. 0-100mph 10.3sec.
1/4mile 12.7sec.@ 113mph / 1/4mile 12.7sec. @111mph

weight figures:
3150lbs. / 3455lbs.

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The SLK55 weighs 305lbs more than the Corvette, has 45 less horse power
and 24lb-ft of less torque yet can pretty much keep up with the C6 Corvette,
and this is a 6-Speed manual Vette! The AMG mdified 7G plays a key role here. If you look at the numbers of the SLK55 it`s almost as fast as the E55.

Now if the AMG modified 7G can work this kind of magic with just 355hp
how much more magic will we see with 515hp from the up coming 6.3liter DOHC V8s! You can bet the 63 models will be fantastic!

 

[sunnyman12]

From Car&Driver magazine:

Chevrolet C6 Corvette 6-speed/ vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK55


power figures:
400hp 400lb-ft / 355hp 376lb-ft

speed times:
0-60 4.3sec. 0-100mph 10.0sec./ 0-60 4.3sec. 0-100mph 10.3sec.
1/4mile 12.7sec.@ 113mph / 1/4mile 12.7sec. @111mph

weight figures:
3150lbs. / 3455lbs.

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The SLK55 weighs 305lbs more than the Corvette, has 45 less horse power
and 24lb-ft of less torque yet can pretty much keep up with the C6 Corvette,
and this is a 6-Speed manual Vette! The AMG mdified 7G plays a key role here. If you look at the numbers of the SLK55 it`s almost as fast as the E55.

Now if the AMG modified 7G can work this kind of magic with just 355hp
how much more magic will we see with 515hp from the up coming 6.3liter DOHC V8s! You can bet the 63 models will be fantastic!

you do realize that magazine test times vary...the slk is quoted by mercedes of having a time of 5.1 sec and GM gives the corvette 4.8...it doesn't make sense for a heavier and underpowered car to go faster than a lighter more powerful car

 

[GTA45E]

you do realize that magazine test times vary...the slk is quoted by mercedes of having a time of 5.1 sec and GM gives the corvette 4.8...it doesn't make sense for a heavier and underpowered car to go faster than a lighter more powerful car

Thats because magazine tests are real world tests. Thats why thay very slightly. Never go by numbers you find in a brochure, those are always too conservitive. Mercedes in particlar is very guilty of this! every number thay give is conservitive. Most every car nut and MB fan knows this.

Example: brochure numbers for 2006 CLS55`s 0-60 time is 4.5sec.
Most Magazine tests come up with 4.2, 4.3sec.Brochure also gives
MB CL65 time of 4.4sec. Magazines came up with 3.8sec. to 4.1sec.

I have the 2006 brochures btw.

 

[Kleemann_SL]

popularity does not dictate beauty or taste....

An ugly car wouldnt sell, tell me would you buy an ugly car???

 

[Zafiro]

An ugly car wouldnt sell, tell me would you buy an ugly car???

Thats what many people claim about Bangle cars. Many says that BMW are selling a lot of cars just because of the name.

 

[Imhotep Evil]

An ugly car wouldnt sell, tell me would you buy an ugly car???

Yes you can. Make it feel special.
Example the Bettle, Scion.

 

[Kleemann_SL]

This is ugly??? I feel sorry about your taste!

Whatever.... everyone his own...

 

[Andaluz]

Thats what many people claim about Bangle cars. Many says that BMW are selling a lot of cars just because of the name.

This brings me to this BMW 1-Series advertisement I found on the internet.

Ain't that true? Just ask Mercedes with the A-Class, B-Class, V-Class and Vaneo and even Audi with their horrendous A2 hatchback.

The BMW ad above, brings me neatly to this other BMW advertisement pretty much referent to the 1-Series.

Actually, is pretty much referent to those, who will be willing to pay nearly 30K in a lousy car, just because the BMW badge.

Nothing against BMW or MB.

I just don't like the lower-end models of these two great manufacturers.

 

[Zafiro]

I've driven the 1er, its a great car if you can live with the small rearspace than there is nothing wrong with the car. So I doubt all people buy the car just because of the badge.

BTW you picture smelling through my computer

 

[GTA45E]

BTW you picture smelling through my computer

lOl! that is taking it a bit far.

 

[LaArtist]

damn look at that CLS.. a person saying that that car is ugly.. has some serious problems imo..

 

[warot]

damn look at that CLS.. a person saying that that car is ugly.. has some serious problems imo..

And people who think that the 6er is ugly has serious problems too... IMO...

 

[GTA45E]

 

[Zafiro]

thats an indivudualcolour, exist for M3 E46 as well. Yellow cars dont suit me but it doesnt look that bad..

 

[cawimmer430]

IMO every mercedes drives like rubbish..yes every mercedes (the best of all this rubish being the sl 55)...only current mercedes i HAVEN'T DRIVEN ARE the SLR, slk and the M-class and i'm quite confident the latter is also rubbish because it looks the part... BMW's on the other hand are for those who have the passion of driving cars....its not just about going to the grocery store or the bank...its about how you get there and how long it takes to come back ...IMO in a mercedes like Audi's you don't care about the voyage...but in a BMW you make excuses for not going home

So for those who like a car merely for its looks(even though the cls is one of the uggliest mercedes) go ahead get the CLS....but those who buy an ///M5 buy it to make every drive an event.

Your perception is completely OUTDATED.

The newer Mercedes are more than capable of rivalling BMW's in the handling department if Mercedes wanted to do it. EXCEPT, Mercedes chooses a balance between sport and luxury because their customers expect this for the most part. Drive the revised C-Class, A-Class, S-Class, SLK and especially the CLS as they all have one thing in common: direct steering feel and a suspension to back it up.

And please don't overblow the "Ultimate Driving Machine" stuff. How many BMW owners will actually use all the capabilities their car has? In everyday real world driving like in the city, your average BMW and MB will be pretty equal. On the track, the BMW will be better naturally.

BMW has its crowd, MB has theirs. Enough said.

 

[Zafiro]

Your perception is completely OUTDATED.

The newer Mercedes are more than capable of rivalling BMW's in the handling department if Mercedes wanted to do it. EXCEPT, Mercedes chooses a balance between sport and luxury because their customers expect this for the most part. Drive the revised C-Class, A-Class, S-Class, SLK and especially the CLS as they all have one thing in common: direct steering feel and a suspension to back it up.

And please don't overblow the "Ultimate Driving Machine" stuff. How many BMW owners will actually use all the capabilities their car has? In everyday real world driving like in the city, your average BMW and MB will be pretty equal. On the track, the BMW will be better naturally.

BMW has its crowd, MB has theirs. Enough said.

You have some good points ther Cat, but the driving experince is very different compared to AMG. AMG people admit that too but it doesnt mean all of them choose a M car over AMG cause of that. Its a fact there are AMG owners abandon AMG cause the driving experince isnt there, those people can now be found on m5board.com

 

[bum-man]

That wasn't the point he was trying to make Just_me, he was just saying that it's simply not true that all Mercedes are 'rubbish' to drive; not that they are better at being a 'drivers' car then BMWs.

 

[Zafiro]

That wasn't the point he was trying to make Just_me, he was just saying that it's simply not true that all Mercedes are 'rubbish' to drive; not that they are better at being a 'drivers' car then BMWs.

yes but I said to sunnyman earlier that AMG cars arent rubbish. Im on your and Caw side this time