FEGELEIN

I had a '10 4matic and loved it, then decided for a change, to go w/ a '12 CLS 550 4m. Great car as well. That's going back on lease and was too impractical w/ 4 seats, so looking to get back into the 550 and all I see is the weak 400! It's now making me consider a 550ix, I need that V8 power.......

equetefue

Unfortunately they dropped it out of the lineup. My dad ordered one before it happened. Great car and very few around with the new front end

Sean1234

I hear you man, no idea why they dropped it. Even the 550I isn't as good as it was. I had a 2007 550I which was one of the last years for the 4.8L before they moved to the twin turbo. I love the 5.5 in my E550 but will likely have to go back BMW next as with a car this size you really need a V8

Germancar1

It didn't sell.

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BluetecKING

If you really want an E550 there is a new one in Charleston. http://www.mercedesbenzofcharleston....dfbc567f5c.htm

F3LiX

Just curious.. Have ya driven the E400 yet? Its anything but weak, man. But, its not a V8; as stated. E63 is always an option. That 3.0l bi-turbo goes pretty good tho.

BluetecKING

Have you considered the cls550?

homeofstone

I don't think you read all the original post. He is turning one in from lease.

Munich77

It is sad that they dropped it - I love driving mine every day. The car brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.

BluetecKING

Ooops lol.

FEGELEIN

I just read that '14 was the last year. I honestly would consider leasing a '14 left over, so I can enjoy that monster of an engine. I have it now in my CLS and can't see going back! Even the naturally aspirated 550 engine in my '10 E550 was great. Even before that, I had a '08 CLK 550, so I am a 550 man to the bone / 8 years running! It's one of my favorite engines.

To answer another post, I didn't try the 400 yet and don't mean to insult any 400 or 350 owner. It's just if you compare the specs, it's night and day power wise.

Another post must be the reason, simply didn't sell. I guess people weren't willing to pay the $ upcharge for the performance and added fuel costs, etc. that go along w/ the territory.

rediesel

I think MB dropped the E550 to force buyers into the E63.

petee1997

I traded my 13 CLS550 4M because of an accident. My dealer only had a CLS400 4M in stock with the right equipment and color, so I bought it. I must say it's not the V8TT but the performance is superb. The engine has great torque and is very quiet compared to the 350 NA engine.

Drive the E400 before you write it off as inadequate. It will perform practically as well as your NA V8 but not as well as the TT V8.

BerndV

When I found out that '14 was the last year for this model, I didn't hesitate. I love the facelift and the motor. No doubt the absolute best bang for the buck vs the E63. I wish I had also picked up an ML550. The m278 is such a sweet motor, probably the best non-AMG motor MB has ever made. IMO a huge mistake dropping it for a V6, a real shame. I will literally never get rid of this car.

FEGELEIN

I will take your advice! If it's close to the NA V8, I will be happy.

FEGELEIN

Agreed, it's superb!

FEGELEIN

Which is stupid, cause I think it's going to lose them customers. I for one, don't want to spring for the AMG. This is only my daily driver, so don't want to go all out. AMG not practical for work, driving to meetings in NYC, etc. I think a lot others will share my sentiment.

Tjdehya

I am pretty sure that MB decided that there is no point in selling the E550 and the CLS550.

The E550 is a low volume seller in the USA. If they get rid of it, most buyers will seek the E400, E63, E550 coupe or CLS550.

If you don't believe me then see your first post in this thread.

The E550 sedan is still sold in other markets including Canada where the E550/E350 sales ratio is better than it is in the USA.

YYZ-E55

Please share the V6 vs V8 sales ratios with us. Thank you.

Alex.currie44

How about the E63 or S550

BluetecKING

Well he's leasing and I bet the E63 is about double and s550 is also double.

F3LiX

I hear ya. No insult at all. V8 is a V8. And a bi-turbo V8 is a BI-TURBO V8 HAHA! Totally agree. Im not 100% on this but it may have been dropped because of EPA regulation and the standards the manufactures have to meet in there complete line up. I dont think its to push the E63. Sales could definitely be an impact on the decision, too. Real soon Mercedes will be offering an AMG line on all/most of there vehicles. (We just had a meeting about this today actually) So, there will be the AMG (one man, one engine) at the top and then a AMG line under that. So with the AMG line you will get a extensively tuned motor along with the suspension and what ever else. So, for example, that 3.0l bi-turbo get tuned and may come very close to, if not exceed, the predecessors. We will see...

F3LiX

Here is some info on the new MB AMG Sport Line if interested.
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/in...w_amg_spo.html

PeterUbers

Rip e550

BenzV12

This is funny if they drop the E550 for fuel concerns or regulate CAFE Standards considering E500 is still available at least in the homeland which is Germany where the fuel is more expensive than that of the US .If it is dropped because it has not sold very well ,I don't have too much too say about
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