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E500 5 spd vs CLK500 5 spd: performance

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Old 06-19-2012, 02:17 AM
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E500 5 spd vs CLK500 5 spd: performance

how much slower is the E500? are the gear ratios, trans exactly the same on both?

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According to MBZ official specs, the 0-60 for the E500 is 5.9, CLK500 is 5.7.
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Originally Posted by Rudeney
According to MBZ official specs, the 0-60 for the E500 is 5.9, CLK500 is 5.7.
thanks! that answers things...i believe the e500 weighs about 300lbs more...so it makes sense

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