Where did you find this information? Are other models listed? I'd like to see what the new E500 and S550 are. BTW, these numbers are much higher than what they used to be (210Kph)

 

I found this excellent site:
http://www.globalautoindex.com/

I believe they get their information directly from the manufacturers. Yes, you can find info about almost every car there is.

 

If you guys don't believe it, you guys can get there to see it yourself, don't take this personal, internet is always not the best way to communicate, it often makes alot of misunderstanding in emotion...

But don't say it can't be done if you never been there...

You can also find these numbers easily on googles or yahoo.

210 is always what is limited in the State...

The 500 is not that fast... really. I use to have a SL500, topped out slowly. Maybe the powerband are placed after 250 km/h since the gearing is very tall.
But after 180 km/h, the car is very loud... its very fearful to driver faster...

 

what says on the spec. is not always the same. I had 2000 C320 and i was able to push it to 256km/h on a straight Autobahn (I was really suprised). I havent had the chance to push my current C240 to its limit but I will try once i have my summer tires on.

but again ppl say what you read on the Tacho is usually faster than the actual speed..

Mike

 

for my C230 coupe i just goes up to 130 and i start braking coz i am getting scare by a few reason.

1. my car starting feel bumpy and don't want to lose control and end my life
2. i don't wanna go to jail for that
3. my tire can't handle that speed that is same as 1.
4. my palm are getting sweaty on the steering wheel
5. heard some cranky sound under my car but nothing happened.

 

ive been at 140+ . car has extremely high power at 100+ for a 6cyl.!! i went down to North Carolina with my cruise control on at 120-125 for a while as well, car rides real smooth.brought it up to 130-140 a few times so it can be done. regular maintnence and high end tires will also help

 

thanks guys, Happy New Year btw.

Remember Mercedes factory spec are always convservative, and the real talent of Mercedes car shows on high speed. Since 30 years ago, almost all their car can reach the speed above 125 mph. All 230 and above model can be reach above this speed (even the 230SL with 4 speed manual tranny). I have lots of original brochures and factory manuals from the 60s and 70s... you surprise how they did that 30-40 years ago. Horsepower is not what brought you to high speed. Gear ratio is very important too, and our Mercedes are specialise in making highspeed machines.

Say, Compares with a BMW 330i Auto, which i have taken it to top speed as well. The 5th Gear ends very quickly, 142 mph or 230 km/h, are already at the red line, which you can't go any further even it has the power to, the gear is short. Thats mean it has higher final driver ratio than our cars, closer ratio. It will do better 0-60, 0-120 than a C320, but a C320 might be faster on the bahn than the BMW 330i

 

Thanks Mikey82

At first, i don't believe the 320 can reach pass 250 km/h too, but now, i really believe it, since another guy in Germany also took his C320 coupe to that speed, or higher. I'm sure its a wonderful experience.

 

I tried it once in the turnpike and the digital speedo said 136mph but I think I was going about 132. Digital speedos usually are off by 4 or 5 mph.
'02 c240 6spd

 

MBZ are some of the best car at maintaining composure at high speed. Going 85-90mph in the C32 is like driving 75mph in the 00 328Ci that i had.

the fear you guys have for driving at high speed usually comes from something else that has happened. i.e. Mick's example.

for me I feel safe no matter if I'm going 85mph or going at 155mph elec. limit. I'm only scared of the other drivers, not my car.

 

Frank's right...
Often these accident are cause by stupid/skilless drivers, not you most of the time.

but Tyres are very important at high speed, like don't run high speed with a tire that is patched before.

 

I hit near 125mph down the 5 on the way down to L.A. for the break - didn't feel uncomfortable at all? I feel pretty confident going these speeds (as long as the road isn't in ridiculous condition). toyo t1-r

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Well, seems like most of the people who think its scary are either had some bad experience before or never driven over 200 km/h, so they just think its scary, the more they think instead of doing it, the more they will be scare... its natural.

They will surprise how stable and quiet it is uber 200 km/h

 

To my previous post, it happens in Mercedes only... but in BMW or Porsche