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clk500 vs g35 coupe
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Both are quick cars and G35 has a great punchy V-6.
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yup... the v6 runs out of steam around 100mph... pretty dead after that.
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The G35 is a nice car - I've had one several times as a loaner car when our FX35 is in for service. But the CLK is much nicer in every category I can think of except for how nimble it is.
The CLK has a better sounding engine. In fact my CLK500 has a better sounding engine when my foot is to the floor than my 2005 Corvette had.
The CLK500's engine feels much better than the G35. It has loads of bottom-end grunt that you would expect from a V-8. The G is peppy but you have to wind it up.
The CLK's interior, in my opinion, is the nicest of any car in its category. Materials, comfort, fit & finish and attention to detail. I have yet to find a car under $70k with an interior nicer than the CLK.
The only advantage I can think of for the G is that it feels a lot lighter. The CLK is a heavy feeling car. But that may or may not be an advantage depending on if you prefer luxury over handling.
The CLK has a better sounding engine. In fact my CLK500 has a better sounding engine when my foot is to the floor than my 2005 Corvette had.
The CLK500's engine feels much better than the G35. It has loads of bottom-end grunt that you would expect from a V-8. The G is peppy but you have to wind it up.
The CLK's interior, in my opinion, is the nicest of any car in its category. Materials, comfort, fit & finish and attention to detail. I have yet to find a car under $70k with an interior nicer than the CLK.
The only advantage I can think of for the G is that it feels a lot lighter. The CLK is a heavy feeling car. But that may or may not be an advantage depending on if you prefer luxury over handling.
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I have an 05' CLK500 with the 7SP trany. I have raced several "Stock" G35's (Stick and Auto), and find that my CLK is faster at every speed. Not to take anything away from the G35, cause its a very nice car. Put a Turbo in one of those and forget about it.
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CLK500 is in a different league overall to the G35.
I get them buzzing around my rear bumper too but they're not there for long once I put my foot down.
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