W209 CLK55 and W203 C55 driving experiences are similar?
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W209 CLK55 and W203 C55 driving experiences are similar?
Driving wise are the W209 CLK55 and W203 C55 similar? I have a hunch that the coupe will be more engaging to drive compared to sedans. It could just be the cool factor of driving a two door 
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i found the C55 not as exciting to drive as the CLK55, it is quick but doesn't feel it as much... I think it has a cheaper feel to it as well... Mind you, neither of these cars are a bad choice, but if you don't need 4 doors buy a CLK, you won't regret it!! The most exciting car i have ever owned out of 30 cars and the first car I have owned longer than a few months... Not even thinking of letting her go either!!!
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Not all W209 CLK55's were created equal. Specifically, the 2005-2006 models had more direct steering ratio, stiffer suspension tuning, etc than the 2003-2004 models. See this thread for details: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ugh-years.html
The 2005 C55 also got all the mechanical performance upgrades to improve handling as the 2005 CLK55 AMG. Because the C55 is lighter and has a proper B-pillar, my guess is that the C55 would feel a bit more nimble and solid around corners.
The number of doors has zero impact on any performance parameter, unless the extra doors resuted in a significant increase in weight (which is NOT the case with the C55 vs CLK55).
The 2005 C55 also got all the mechanical performance upgrades to improve handling as the 2005 CLK55 AMG. Because the C55 is lighter and has a proper B-pillar, my guess is that the C55 would feel a bit more nimble and solid around corners.
The number of doors has zero impact on any performance parameter, unless the extra doors resuted in a significant increase in weight (which is NOT the case with the C55 vs CLK55).
