Has anyone raced a CLK55? How close was it?
02-15-2003, 10:02 PM
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Has anyone raced a CLK55? How close was it?
In stock form, is the acceleration of both these cars pretty similar? A comparison of the new CLK55 would be good, but since it's pretty much the same engine as the old one, I guess it should be pretty close.
02-15-2003, 11:08 PM
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'02 CLK 55 cabrio (sold), '03 C32 (sold), '04 R32 (sold), '04 911/X-51 (keeper)
very close
i own both. the c43 is marginally quicker, but i havent really opened her up yet. still in break in period. it has a distinct weight advantage, particularly over my cab. i would say handling and braking seem about even. the sedan is much more tossable. Hope this very subjective analysis helps, i have not done any instrumented testing or track work.
02-16-2003, 03:35 PM
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E55, C32, ML320
Re: very close
Originally posted by 55 cabdriver
i own both. the c43 is marginally quicker, but i havent really opened her up yet. still in break in period. it has a distinct weight advantage, particularly over my cab. i would say handling and braking seem about even. the sedan is much more tossable. Hope this very subjective analysis helps, i have not done any instrumented testing or track work.
i own both. the c43 is marginally quicker, but i havent really opened her up yet. still in break in period. it has a distinct weight advantage, particularly over my cab. i would say handling and braking seem about even. the sedan is much more tossable. Hope this very subjective analysis helps, i have not done any instrumented testing or track work.
