Just wondering......CL500 vs E500...price diff.
12-04-2004, 09:37 PM
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Just wondering......CL500 vs E500...price diff.
Why does a CL500 cost almost 95k whereas an E500 costs just 58k (MSRP). CL is not particularly bigger or higher performance than the E (or is it?).
12-05-2004, 01:04 AM
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more standard options, ABC suspension instead of Airmatic, (fully adaptable versus slightly adaptable), but more than anything else, more prestige.. has that "screw you, I have a big fat MB coupe" effect. Some people hate them, I really like them. Interior is slightly dated tho. 03 had a navi update/facelift. You can get a used one for around 65, for example an 03 w/amg package, etc. looks sharp. they are heavier than an E tho.
12-05-2004, 06:06 AM
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So the CLS has ABC instead of Airmatic? I'm somewhat surprised as they are built on almost the same platform?
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Originally Posted by W210
So the CLS has ABC instead of Airmatic? I'm somewhat surprised as they are built on almost the same platform?
12-05-2004, 07:27 AM
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Thank you very much Beowulf, I read the original message wrong, my mistake.
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Originally Posted by guru
Why does a CL500 cost almost 95k whereas an E500 costs just 58k (MSRP). CL is not particularly bigger or higher performance than the E (or is it?).
12-05-2004, 01:49 PM
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07 M6, 05 Noble, 01 S4, Smart ForTwo
the doors on the CL are pretty tech too, as they pull forward to make more room as you open the door. i liked taht feature, since the doors are gargantuan.
