VCA_AMG

Curious...why did those of you who purchased a CLS55 or CLS63 do so over an E55 or E63?

Was it purely the styling difference? Or 4 seats vs 5? Was it a performance difference I'm unaware of?

I searched the conference and couldn't find any threads asking this. I've always wondered what makes a CLS buyer want a CLS over an E-class, or vice versa.

I'm torn between the two but I LOVE the CLS's lines and styling.

Cheers.

BlackKompressor

for me, you said it yourself; "I LOVE the CLS's lines and styling". imo it stands out in a crowd, and it won't look dated 4 years from now, or even 6 years from now.
it may not be quite as practical as an E, or quite as fast as an E, but the cls is just gorgeous IMO.

Igor180

I love the frameless windows. It's like a coupe with 4 doors, what more can you ask for.

Full Throttle

Looks, i mean just look at it Also regarding the 55 over the 63. Simply because as the aftermarket grows performance wise. The 63's wont even be in the same solar system in terms of power production.

TopEndS62

Well said... I love the look of the CLS55... Even though I own a E55, CLS55-is a different category of style.... A Well crafted machine that I respect...

dwinkleman

I support al the comments above regarding the exterior styling and would add that compared to the E, I felt the interior was more nicely executed. Better detailing and less obvious plastic. BTW, just put a deposit on a slot for a 2010 CLS 63 as opposed to the 2010 E63 for these same reasons.

locomercedes

didn't have to choose, i have both seriously theyre both great in their own different ways

VCA_AMG

Interesting points; I thought the E & CLS shared the same interior with the exception of the rear seats/rear console.

What are the differences? I'll check out some pics to see as well.

dwinkleman

The interiors are very different, especially on the 2010 cars. Dash layout and center stack are different styles. New E is fairly square and I was surprised at the amount of plastic (albeit very high quality) The CLS dash and console are stitched to look like leather even where they use Tex. The steering wheels are different as are the controls mounted there. They do the same things but in slightly different ways. Neither is bad mind you, just different like the exteriors are different. Tastes are individual, but I agree with an earlier comment - I get lots more compliments on my '07 CLS 63 than on the E I owned previously.

What a nice place to be in when you are choosing between these two wonderful cars!

VCA_AMG

Thank you for the info. And yes, I agree it is a wonderful place to be in--two "wins" either way, no matter which decision. The CLS is growing on me more and more.

Oxygen

The CLS and the E-Class are built on the same platform and share A LOT of parts underneath the car and under the hood.

W211 BEAST

The CLS is just a lengthened E class chassis.

The CLS is nicer, but along with the looks come: 4 seats instead of 5, cramped back seats, it's a little slower, it handles a little better than an E, but overall the car is cramped IMO, I'm never comfortable in my brothers CLS. My main problem with the car though... The rear view mirror. They should have done it like the classic Corvettes, mounted on the dash (it's not like there's someone in the middle of the back row to block the view), but where they put it, I need to bend over when making turns to make sure there aren't any pedestrians.

khelawanb

I've had 3 E class owners say to me, " that's basically an E class you're driving."

I like the E class , but love the CLS. It just looks like a beast next to the E.

bigben320e

The CLS was sexier, cleaner looking with the lines, and handled better.

I don't have any problems fitting into the car or feeling cramped at all.

jandak

I bought my CLS 55 because of power, handling and most importantly outstanding styling. Even though the E and CLS are mechanically almost identical I would never consider purchasing E 55. E just looks very ordinary and boring. If CLS were not available I would go with M6 or M5 instead.

turbotom1

Too many post's without any supporting facts.

First off Mercedes would not lengthen the chassis's, they overhang the bodies. They both share the same 112.4" chassis and power train. E body 191.0" CLS body: 193.0"

Next item warranty, 2006 cars are expiring this year so if your in a position to get a car with (factory is preferred) warranty at least for the term of any loan payments you will make, big consideration.
Basic: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi.
Drivetrain: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi.
Roadside: yr. / Unlimited mi.
Rust: 4 yr. / 50,000 mi.

E: http://mybenzguy.com/DOG/2007/E-Class_my07.pdf
CLS: https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...eringguide.pdf

While both are great cars the CLS55 was only sold for one year while the CLS63 is still sold today with four years of cars (and parts) on the road. I like the seven speed in the CLS63 over the 5 speed in the CLS55, my preference.

The CLS includes more standard features then the E, period.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_CLS-Class

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...enz_CLS63-AMG/

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...-Benz_E63-AMG/

"the unique development of the 63 AMG engine (6.3 liter V-8). With 80 percent of the torque at 2,200 rpms and a high rev at 7,200 rpms, this engine produces 70 ft-lbs of torque more than the closest competitor. What do you get when you add advanced cylinder wall technology, a unique crankcase concept, sophisticated intake and exhaust manifolds, a lighter engine (47 lbs less than the 5.5 liter), and AMG’s motor sports know how? An engine that dominates others in its class.

Built almost completely from a high-strength silicon-aluminum alloy, the new 6.3-liter features four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, bucket tappets (rather than rocker arms) and a variable intake manifold. A first for a production engine, the cylinder bores include a twin-wire-arc-sprayed (TWAS) coating, a new process that lowers friction and makes the running surfaces twice as hard as conventional cast-iron cylinders. The engine shares no parts with other Mercedes-Benz V8s, and even its cylinder spacing"

http://autoweb.com.au/cms/title_Excl...wsarticle.html

CLS55 reviews:
mileage: http://fueleconomy.net/feg/noframes/25440.shtml

The motor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-AMG
http://www.supercars.net/cars/2983.html

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...s55/index.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106025

CLS63 reviews:
mileage: http://fueleconomy.net/feg/noframes/21837.shtml

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

"The CLS63 gets to 60 mph from rest in a blistering 4.1 seconds, a tenth quicker than the CLS55, but is identical otherwise up to 120 mph and shares a 12.6-second quarter-mile time. The 30-to-50 and 50-to-70-mph figures show the benefits of the supercharged motor's fatter torque curve (2.2 and 2.5 seconds, respectively, compared with 2.5 and 3.1 for the CLS63), while the extra top-end grunt of the 63 comes into play above 120 mph. By 150 mph, the CLS63 is ahead by almost a second and a half."

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...amg/index.html

AMG, borrows heavily from AMG's racing practice. There's a fully boxed lower crankcase section to eliminate crankshaft flex, ceramic-metallic-coated cylinders (hence, no bore liners), vertical intake and exhaust ports to optimize airflow, dry sump oiling, variable cam phasing and a two-stage resonance intake. From the previous supercharged 5.5-liter V8, output is up 45 horsepower to 507 hp at 6,800 rpm but torque drops from 516 pound-feet to 465 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...2/pageNumber=1

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...enz_CLS63-AMG/

http://www.examiner.com/x-4824-Tampa...burnout-videos

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...mktid=cj260233

bigben320e

Good stuff Tom, you have some on the NA's?

VCA_AMG

Turbo--Great post, very helpful! Thank you!

erifly

I actually just SOLD my e-class for the CLS a little over a month over ago. There are absolutely no huge differences in power wise as long as you are going from 55 -> 55 or 550 ->550. There is no difference in quality unless you are trying to get a 2009+ model. What it comes down to is e-class of course is more practical(more seating..wayy more physical for your money..better visibility out of rear and side windows..less claustrophobic feeling in rear seats) but the CLS just STANDS out. Styling is oh so beautifullllllllllllllllll . It's like having twin sisters, both with same personality, fitness, and attitude, but one with MORE se xier curves..of course she might be a little more high maintenance but its worth it..lol

Jocampo

This comes up every few months...check thread, great responses.

https://mbworld.org/forums/cls55-amg...-cls-55-a.html

VCA_AMG

That's a great thread link Jocampo, I remember that thread vaguely (I signed up in Feb 09 but have been 'lurking' for years w/out a log-in name).

I wasn't specific enough with my original question or thread topic. I was primarily asking if there were mechanical or build differences in the cars. Knowing that the interiors are different is a very cool result of this thread, I hadn't really noticed before.

Obviously the body style differences are going to be the primary reasons why one would choose a CLS over an E, or vice versa. I need a more 'practical' car (if you can call any AMG 'practical'!) but I really do like the CLS's lines.

transferred

My vote is the E63. Ahead of the 55 because it's the current edition so you have to buy it 2nd hand and the E-bodystyle as it's nicer looking to my eyes than the CLS which I don't like.

Additionally, I find performance sedans "cooler" than coupes...not to mention the practicality.

As I see it:

S65>CL65
M5>M6
E63>CLS63

-Rob