w.wilde

Lurker and first time poster.

Considering either of the above as my next purchase (soon), but am wondering if the new 507 Edition doesn't make the old BS irrelevant?

Thoughts?

Thanks.

SaphGreyC63

Two completely different cars.

Is this going to be a daily driver?
Is this your only car?
CLK is going to be used and older. 507 brand spankin' new with warranty.
507 edition is essentially the current performance package.

Lots of variables. Can you flesh it out a bit more?

w.wilde

Performance-wise I am wondering if the 507 isn't "better" now than the BS?

Also FWIW, I am considering these as the other possible additions to my garage: used 997 TT or GT3, used GT-R ... and I really wish I could afford a new E63 AMG-S wagon.

Thanks.

rage2

I'll just quote myself from the other 507 thread...

rage2

One thing I would like to add in regards to performance, I've run a Eurocharged non P31 C63 against my CBS in a straight line from a roll, and they're pretty much dead even. All of the "extra" power in the CBS can be unlocked with a tune on *any* C63. The BS will win off a line due to better traction off the line. That's it.

The differentiator between the BS and the C63, PP, 507 etc. is in the handling, traction, braking, and the additional cooling for track use. The BS hood on the 507 does add a bit of underhood cooling, but I don't think it improves transmission oil cooling at all, which is really what's triggering all the limp mode in the MCT facelift C63's at the track.

emericr

It really depends on what you prefer in a car.
+ for 507: technology inside, new, warranty, better daily car (more comfortable)
+ for CLK: financial (already depreciated), track ready, exclusivity.
My choice would be the 507 if it priced correctly. You have a trouble free car and if you are not a track rat, the advantages of the CLK disappear a bit as on the street, I reckon the 507 to be quicker and faster stock for stock.

w.wilde

Thank you all for your feedback.

jrcart

Lol, you will think it is irrelevant until you are at a track day and there is a guy at the track with a C BS, not even close to the same cars, LSD is standard on BS, fully adjustable coilovers, rear dif cooler, larger oil and trans cooler, available track package, available aero package and an aggressive widebody.

roadtalontsi

in a straight line stock b.s. vs a 507 - the 507 will take it. The 507 has a lot newer/updated interior. The b.s. is dated compared to newer models. Handling department the b.s. handles so good it makes it feel like its 300hp underpowered. I personally would go with the blackseries but it is a pretty rough ride for most specially if your daily driving it. The black series isnt going to depreciate nearly as much as they are holding value very well for a mercedes.

neoprufrok

Straight line its on par. In the curves. No.