lawguy

Starting to investigate the next fun car for the garage and wondering if anyone here has had both an e550 cabrio (2012 forward, with bi-turbo) and an e53 cabrio and can compare/contrast the cars and their differences. I'm sure e53 is a bit quicker, but all thoughts and first hand observations would be appreciated.

pfelsen

At one time I had a 2014 (I think) E550 and now have a brand new (one month old) E53 cabriolet. The E53 is, as you said, a lot, lot quicker. In addition, it is loaded with the current era E class tech extras, runs and shifts much, much smoother and is 100% more plush on the inside. Really a wonderful car so far as we are “just getting to know one another.”

mrmotoguzzi00

you think it's quicker ? on paper they are about the same.... ours does an easy 4.5 second 0-60 without any trickery.... I do like the interior of the new one though... but alas the wife will not drive anything but a V8... guess she is old school....

pfelsen

Well, remember, the new E53 has 429 horsepower under the hood....the mechanics of the car are just amazing. Suggest you let your wife test drive one...I think she will be sold....and, as we both agree, the interior is spectacular.

2012 merc amg

They are both similar in acceleration. The older v8 E550 actually has quite a bit more torque than the E53. The E550 is 402 hp and 445 lb ft of torque.