LStorer

I am in the middle of ordering several new cars, and I am having a tough time deciding between 600 models and the 55 models. Which car would you pick? The 55 with a nice roar and less luxurious interior? Or the 600 with a fine interior and a subtle roar?

awiner

Depends on what your likes and needs are. I prefer the more sporty 55's. Only on the 55's do you get all the AMG goodies such as AMG bigger brakes/rotors, AMG sport seats, AMG modified speedshift transmission, steering wheel shift buttons, thicker steering wheel, AMG exhaust, AMG speedo, AMG modified ABC suspension, etc.

As far as speed, the 55 and 600 are pretty damn close. It just seems that the 55's are a better value and also hold their value far better.

The only benefits of the 600 are a little more wood and a little more leather inside. Also an alcantara roof liner. The V12, while an amazing engine still doesn't come out leaps and bounds ahead vs the V8 Kompressed engine. However, if a V12 is what you want, there is only one answer, the 600.

JamE55

Get the 55 it's rare!

vodc4

the 600 is rarer than 55amg

the e,clk,s,cl,sl classes all have 55amg

but only the s,cl,sl have 600

LStorer

Well, will the designo editions have the alcantra roofliner and the other interior features of the 600's interior? I do prefer more sport, and does the 55 provide that much more of a sporting feel? Also, does the 55 have a better exhaust note than the 600's?

muhri

The designo gives you the alcantra roofliner in all classes including AMG - The seats of the 55 are much sportier.. The sound of the S600 I saw and started at the dealership was smooth grrrr - the 55 is a lion's roar !!