AZBENZ-CTSV

Was in my neighbors W216 CL600 (stock) when up rolled to the stop light, a
Porsche Panamera 4S was stopped as well. Early Sunday morning (no traffic) 2 stop lights about an 1/8 mile a part. The panny was off the line and both times about a car length ahead.We were both quite surprised in the out come. I didn't realize the non turbo car was so QUICK. I'm sure in a 1/4 mile it would have been a different result however stop light to stop light panny was quicker.

Bromaguire

There not faster just most likely had more traction off the line. Tune the ecu/tcu on the CL600 and it will be faster than the panamera turbos.

AZBENZ-CTSV

..... have a tuned speedriven ecu/tcu tune on my wife's SL600 and it will not out run a panny turbo off the line but will from 60-120
i was just SURPRISED how quick the non turbo panny was down lo against the stock CL600.

Bromaguire

The problem with the Benz's is the lack of traction. If you could put the power down better the results off the line would be much different.

I also have a speedriven ecu/tcu on my CL600. I'm waiting/hoping that quaife comes out with a LSD for the W216 in may like they've said they're planning on but I will also be ordering some wheels that will be in the 10.5-11.5" range for my rear. With those modifications and a more sticky tire im hoping to be able to launch without just roasting the tires.