C55 is slower then C32
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C55 is slower then C32
I have been reading various articles on some different sites about this new beast and sad to here that it is not faster then our current c32s. Mercedes posted the c32 0-60 at 4.9 and they are posting the c55 as 5.2, other sites i have looked at are all stating 5.2-5.4. I thought this thing was going to be a rocket, too bad. Looks like i am going to have to go for a slk55 instead.
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I don't believe anything manufacturers print..
on their propoganda/media. Back in 2000 when I purchased my first Mercedes, a 2k c230K Sport Sedan, MB had it slower than the more expensive 6 cyl c280. I drove 12+pairs of c230s & c280s back-to-back during the course of 6 months (at various temps & altitutudes) and the c230k imho would always be able to pull on the c280 (albeit the 6 was considerably smoother). Then why would MB classify the the c280 as faster ... because they wanted $6k more....
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Re: C55 is slower then C32
Originally posted by ardy6931
I have been reading various articles on some different sites about this new beast and sad to here that it is not faster then our current c32s. Mercedes posted the c32 0-60 at 4.9 and they are posting the c55 as 5.2, other sites i have looked at are all stating 5.2-5.4. I thought this thing was going to be a rocket, too bad. Looks like i am going to have to go for a slk55 instead.
I have been reading various articles on some different sites about this new beast and sad to here that it is not faster then our current c32s. Mercedes posted the c32 0-60 at 4.9 and they are posting the c55 as 5.2, other sites i have looked at are all stating 5.2-5.4. I thought this thing was going to be a rocket, too bad. Looks like i am going to have to go for a slk55 instead.
i still think the C55 will be faster.... both off the line AND from a roll.
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0-100km/h is around 0-62.1371192MPH... in this case 5.2
So theoretically (never accurate since acceleration is none linear):
(5.2 x 60)/62.1371192=5.02 seconds.
Give or take a few tenths.
I guess that a sub 5 sec time is as easily attainable.
So theoretically (never accurate since acceleration is none linear):
(5.2 x 60)/62.1371192=5.02 seconds.
Give or take a few tenths.
I guess that a sub 5 sec time is as easily attainable.
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The C55 is faster.
based in ///AMG data the C32 does 0-1000m (1km) on 24.3 sg. and the C55 does in 24 even...:o who really cares of 0-60 or 0-100km.......on the other hand the SLK55 does in 23.8 and the CL55 does 23.4 sg.
ah by the way this photo ROCKs
based in ///AMG data the C32 does 0-1000m (1km) on 24.3 sg. and the C55 does in 24 even...:o who really cares of 0-60 or 0-100km.......on the other hand the SLK55 does in 23.8 and the CL55 does 23.4 sg.
ah by the way this photo ROCKs
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If you compare the below Torque band for both cars, you'll see that the C55 is always higher at any given RPM. Doesn't that equate to faster acceleration?
C55
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg...ch_data_06.htm
C32
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg...ch_data_06.htm
C55
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg...ch_data_06.htm
C32
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/omb/amg...ch_data_06.htm
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common folks, the C55 is most likely going to be quicker than the C32, maybe not in 0-60 but im sure the 0-100 will be quicker. Fact of life, cars get faster and you cant compare one test number with another unless they are done at the same time with same skilled drivers. Too many variables
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agree, c55 will be faster. most variables to c55 are better.
maybe 0-60 will be 0.x slower due to weight, but after 0-100 km/h the c55 will be faster.
if the brakes are same, c32 might win in tight tracks...
if it's nuerburgring, the c55 win for sure...
and now the 55 engine use the vtec thing benz first use.
anyone know will they put the new 7 speed gearbox in the C55?
coz they will use 7 speed or 6 speed manual on the new SLK.
i'm sure the midrange and top end will be faster than our 5 speed
maybe 0-60 will be 0.x slower due to weight, but after 0-100 km/h the c55 will be faster.
if the brakes are same, c32 might win in tight tracks...
if it's nuerburgring, the c55 win for sure...
and now the 55 engine use the vtec thing benz first use.
anyone know will they put the new 7 speed gearbox in the C55?
coz they will use 7 speed or 6 speed manual on the new SLK.
i'm sure the midrange and top end will be faster than our 5 speed
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Originally posted by carl
agree, c55 will be faster. most variables to c55 are better.
maybe 0-60 will be 0.x slower due to weight, but after 0-100 km/h the c55 will be faster.
if the brakes are same, c32 might win in tight tracks...
if it's nuerburgring, the c55 win for sure...
and now the 55 engine use the vtec thing benz first use.
anyone know will they put the new 7 speed gearbox in the C55?
coz they will use 7 speed or 6 speed manual on the new SLK.
i'm sure the midrange and top end will be faster than our 5 speed
agree, c55 will be faster. most variables to c55 are better.
maybe 0-60 will be 0.x slower due to weight, but after 0-100 km/h the c55 will be faster.
if the brakes are same, c32 might win in tight tracks...
if it's nuerburgring, the c55 win for sure...
and now the 55 engine use the vtec thing benz first use.
anyone know will they put the new 7 speed gearbox in the C55?
coz they will use 7 speed or 6 speed manual on the new SLK.
i'm sure the midrange and top end will be faster than our 5 speed
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The new 7 speed autobox,while a nice piece,
would not be of any help with a torque curve that's actually more like a plateau.The extra shifting would only add a wee bit to acceleration times.A vehicle loses speed while changing gears.
In addition,the new 7-speed gearbox is physically no bigger than the "old" 5-speed unit.More parts in the same volume means smaller parts.Smaller parts are more fragile....
C32's would be just as quick with a 4-speed auto.
In addition,the new 7-speed gearbox is physically no bigger than the "old" 5-speed unit.More parts in the same volume means smaller parts.Smaller parts are more fragile....
C32's would be just as quick with a 4-speed auto.
