me vs SL500
01-15-2005, 10:51 PM
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'92 500E
Should be a close one but I think I'll bet on the SL500.
After 11-12 years our 500's may not be putting out all those original 320-326 horses
PS. Your E500 has the '94 look but below the picture says '92, is it a '93 or a '92 model ???
After 11-12 years our 500's may not be putting out all those original 320-326 horses
PS. Your E500 has the '94 look but below the picture says '92, is it a '93 or a '92 model ???
01-16-2005, 05:09 AM
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The SL is actually slightly heavier and has less power but the better gearbox will get it to 60 slightly faster. Could be interesting from a rolling start.
I think you'll have to find someone with an SL500 and find out
I think you'll have to find someone with an SL500 and find out
01-16-2005, 05:14 AM
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92 E500
Originally Posted by sgb33f
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it has the same displacement engine, but pulls much less weight.
it has the same displacement engine, but pulls much less weight.
2004 SL 500: 302 hp, 339 ft-lbs., and weighs 4065 lbs.
1992 E500 : 322 hp, 354 ft-lbs., and it weighs 3855 lbs.
01-16-2005, 05:17 AM
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92 E500
Originally Posted by cap'n jasper
The SL is actually slightly heavier and has less power but the better gearbox will get it to 60 slightly faster. Could be interesting from a rolling start.
I think you'll have to find someone with an SL500 and find out
I think you'll have to find someone with an SL500 and find out
01-16-2005, 05:18 AM
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92 E500
Originally Posted by Benzari
Your E500 has the '94 look but below the picture says '92, is it a '93 or a '92 model ???
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01-16-2005, 11:44 AM
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(was)'95 E320 SE (now)'06 C280 (and) '06 E230
apologies
although i find it intriguing that a stock sedan can beat a stock roadster of equivalent displacement
although i find it intriguing that a stock sedan can beat a stock roadster of equivalent displacement
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01-17-2005, 06:44 AM
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I think that's the appeal of the 500E, you don't need to look fast to go fast.
Anyone remember the Lancia 8.32 or the Lotus Carlton?
Anyone remember the Lancia 8.32 or the Lotus Carlton?
