Coonsa

I noticed that the CL 550 has 429hp. The E550 has 382. Are the engines in the cars the same? If so, is there a way to change the ECU settings to increase the hp?

To rephrase, why is it that both cars are 550s but there is a pretty significant hp difference?

Mashat

Some changes with the Intakes and air filters can really make a difference but trust me, the E coupe will win a drag race against the CL550 due to the weight

Coonsa

I'm not concerned with the racing aspect.

I am curious to find out how similar the motors are, and if the E 550 is capable of the same hp numbers, preferably using factory parts and tuning.

I agree with you Mashat, intakes and filters can make a significant difference but I have never seen an intake make 50 extra hp.

So what it is that makes the CL have more hp? Intake, ECU tune, exhaust?

RJC

The CL has 429hp due to the new TT DFI engine, it also has 516 lb ft of torque. The current E550 engine is a non turbo, non DFI engine. The 2011 E550 will have thie new engine detuned from the CL's #'s.

Coonsa

Thank you RJC. I just verified that on the mecedes benz website. Now the question is how to tune the current 550 motor...do you have any insight?

badblackbenz550

you have the same engine we have in CLK550 and it can be tuned for $400 here is a video of my tuned clk550 vs stock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfDoxULW9Lk

Coonsa

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Is the $400 upgrade the only performance upgrade you had in that race? Your CLK really pulled on the stock one.

badblackbenz550

yup thats the only thing i had on him .

andrewjoo7

It's the same thing as c63amg vs e63amg; same engine diffrent hp

RJC

I think there maybe an exhaust difference too

drop997stop

What kind of tune do you have??

AndreDarville

Check out my tuned E550
http://www.youtube.com/user/RDAD11

imnru123

I too have an 2007 E550. Very interested in bumping horse power. Willing to replace exhaust, filters, intakes but what about chip or turbo? Is there a recommended chip that will increase the power? Do they really work?

Barca93

I would recommend getting the E550 tune from OE Tuning. Gives you 414HP from stock 382hp. You can add K&N air filters and remove both resonators with an X pipe to straight pipe to mufflers set up. This will give you even more horsepower gains and OE will give you a custom tune with these two modifications. I have done all of this and can say the results are great for spending under a grand. Hope this helps

imnru123

Barca93

Thanks for feedback. Any suggestions on the exhaust? Borla, flowmaster, etc or keep is simple?

loungn14

we can help you out with that!

We offer a handheld as well that allows you to flash between stock and tuned, and also allows us to send you a new file when you mod the car further (free) so you always have the best and safest on the car at any time!

Barca93

Just realized you have have a E550 sedan. Not sure how the set up I told you about would sound on your car, or if you even have the two sets of resonators. You can still get the air filters and tune though. But I am not sure about the exhaust for your car.

DropTopMan

Great info thanks for sharing.....!

Twil008

The actual HP is 435HP, this can be verified and proven through the RennTech website !!!!!