SoCalCLK

I pulled the trigger on a fully-loaded CPO'd 2010 W212 E550 with 10K miles on it, and got a great deal on it. My CLK was just too small, with the baby seat and all. Plus I got a sweet offer from a private party and sold it.

Here are the details:

2010 W212 E550
-Black on Black, Black ash wood
-P2
-Driver's Assist Package with Distronic
-Parktronic
-Panorama Sunroof
-Split folding rear seats
-Side airbags in rear

Mods:
-Flat hood emblem
-Medium Tint (35%) all around

Future mods:
-Renntech Lowering Module
-Renntech ECU
-Brabus Exhaust
-Brabus front lip
-Brabus 19" Mono VI wheels (as seen in my CLK55 sig pic)

The car is solid and fast and very comfortable. I don't miss the CLK55 at all. The torque and power are excellent, and the gearing on the 7-speed transmission is great. The ride is smooth and I like the heavy use of wood in the interior and the ambient lighting. It's first class. Distronic and Lane Assist are very cool. Mileage has been a plus as well, I'm getting 25-26mpg on the hwy, compared to 20mpg in the CLK, which is awesome since gas is $4.65 a gallon for 91 octane in CA.

BenzV12

This is an extremely gorgeous ride , I have been on the fence what color to choose but once I see black cars around I say "yeah, this is it " lol

Happy safe driving

BTW, I also recommend you to look at Prior Design parts , they look cool

BM2BZ

congrats and your new ride looks 10 times better than your old one .

ngerstman

Congratulations!! Looks and sounds great. What do you get out of the Renntech ECU mod? Thanks. Ned.

MB500

Very nice! Congratulations!

SoCalCLK

Thanks, Ned! It's a mild +20hp and +14torque. I like how they don't push it too far, and that it can still run on 91 octane. The total numbers are below. Not bad for about $1,490 MSRP.

402 HP @ 6000 RPM; 405 LB-FT @ 2800 RPM

Thanks brother. The W209 was a lot of fun, but this W212 is the next level.

MCF

Looks great, but you can get a better fitting hood emblem (one that fits down in the concave of the hood). Search this forum. Lots available.

Dema

Awesome, dream car.

Can't understand why people sell such cars, since nothing is available better.

SoCalCLK

Thanks guys!

Yosheego

Hmm...not bad. Is it stealth from the dealer?

SoCalCLK

From what I have learned so far it is. But then again, if the dealer looks hard enough (yeah right) they could probabyl find it. You have to keep in mind that it's in the Dealer's interest to keep us as Service clients for their overpriced oil changes, etc.

On my cars in the past I've had things taken care of under warranty that perhaps shouldn't have been. Also, all of my Mercedes have been lowered/modified suspension and the dealers never said a peep. In fact, most of them even sell Renntech and Brabus packaged cars in the showroom!

For the most part, this type of mild ECU upgrade should be fine. It's not aggressive, but gets us over the 400hp level and adds 5.2% more HP and TQ. One of the great things about the E550 engine is that it's been around for a long time. It's proven technology and near bulletproof. A mild ECU upgrade like this should be not problem, as it's not a new engine design/build.

My first step is the lowering module and exhaust. Next would be ECU tune and putting on the 19" Brabus wheels.

Yosheego

Makes sense...
Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your progress on the e550.

Mtl20v

Congrats. I'm surprised you do not have the newer steering wheel.

Ryden88

Grats! Can't wait to see the brabus lip. Looking good.

hofb99

You guys w/ these Black E550s are so making me drool!!! SO SWEET!!!

Kar don

if you sell those 18 inch AMGs plz let me know!

freshh

Please correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the 2012 E550's bi-turbo?

Reason I ask is because my local tuner, ETG, is tuning this car to 515hp and 619tq.

Im pretty sure ETG and Renntech are the only tuners currently tuning the 550 platform.

Arrie

Nice choise. I picked mine first of the year with 15 000 miles. Same year and packages, mine is steel gray though, which is an awesome color, Looks different under different lighting conditions.

I have a problem though, which you might later on too. It is not a car problem but related to the amazing Distronic.

I had bought the star grille for my 2011 E350 and now I cannot use it as the star does not work with the Distronic. When you find a star for it that works let me know. Would make the front look so much better than that ugly regtangular "box" that we now have in front of the Distronic sensor.

SoCalCLK

Thanks man!

LOL, Black E550's rock!

Will do, once I get the Brabus rims on. I like these OEM rims better than some of the other ones that came out for the E-class.

Freshh, my car has the N/A 5.4L V8 engine, so no turbos on this one.

jeffu

Please update with pictures

Esm86

Congrats

Looks damn good

T.H.Carrera

wont you miss the new turbo engine tho ?

Congrats nonetheless.... love the hockey stick LEDs.

BudC

I ordered a new 2011 E550 because I did not want the 2012. I don't want direct injection and I don't want turbo. If the M273 hasn't got enough power for someone, I can't imagine why.

SoCalCLK

Well said, Bud. I was thinking the same thing. As much as the new bi-turbo, direct injection 4.6L engines are appealing, ultimately, I preferred to go with the tried & true M273 engine, with the 5.4L displacement. I plan on keeping this car for a while and have always preferred a N/A engine.

Besides that, the engine puts out enough power for me!

RNBRAD

Amen to that. Wouldn't be so bad if other car makers (BMW) weren't having problems with the DI & turbo combo's.