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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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I also got the E550. I'm happy with the handling but I'm less satisfied with the lag when I hit the pedal.
yes, one really has to step hard to get the 550 to go......but GO it does....
sometimes it puts that smile on my face and I realize it's my 550
thing is quick
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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E550 is discontinued accordingly posts in this forum, so you simply can't compare not exiting car, so it is why OP chosen E350, and E400 isn't available yet.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cashking
I also got the E550. I'm happy with the handling but I'm less satisfied with the lag when I hit the pedal.
Pick up a Sprintbooster. Solves the issue and I am really pleased with my 550's response now.
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Originally Posted by Dema
CLS looks much more appealing than new E facelift. So I would go with CLS without hesitation. CLS is designed to be sportier, so even E550 or E63 won't give you so much fun.
What? You think the CLS550 is more fun than an E63?
Or were you just saying that CLS550 > E550 and CLS63 > E63?
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E550 is discontinued accordingly posts in this forum, so you simply can't compare not exiting car, so it is why OP chosen E350, and E400 isn't available yet.
The E550 is not discontinued yet, and this is an almost 2yr old thread.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 01:01 AM
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Curve on increasing fun as a function of HP isn't linear. When I tested Jaguar F type I found that a less powerful engine is more fun, because 550hp just makes your wheels slip, it isn't really fun believe me.
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I know this thread is old but even to this day I absolutely love my W212 but to be honest if I was looking for a CLS550 then that would win everyday!
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I just received my 2014 E500 4Matic sedan, so the discontinuance must have been very recent. Did word come from a local dealer--mine wanted me to buy a V6 at first--or from an announcement by Mercedes-Benz?

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E550 is discontinued accordingly posts in this forum, so you simply can't compare not exiting car, so it is why OP chosen E350, and E400 isn't available yet.
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Curve on increasing fun as a function of HP isn't linear. When I tested Jaguar F type I found that a less powerful engine is more fun, because 550hp just makes your wheels slip, it isn't really fun believe me.
Perhaps it is a matter of skill or experience.
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Going from 40-100 there should be little to no wheel slipping and I have a RWD so I'm not sure what that is about.
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