S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Could someone please explain to me the model line up?

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 06:17 AM
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Could someone please explain to me the model line up?

As I understand it, Mercedes has the following models to compete with BMW:

A-Class: No competitor
C-Class Sports Coupe: 3-Series Compact
C-Class: 3-Series
CLK: BMW 6-Series ???? (or should it be the two door 3-Series models)
E-Class:5-Series
M-Class: X5
S-Class: 7-Series
SLK:Z4
CL: No Competitor
SL: No Competitor (was this the Z8???)


The CLK's position has always confused me, and now with the new CLS I am even more confused.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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I thought that the Cadillac XLR was a competitor of the SL?
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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I would say that the CL and the 6 series. The CLK and the 3 coupes and convertibles. The SL could be the Z8.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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i'm not sure of the overall dimensioins but i would most likely
put the upcoming 6 series against the CL. the new CLS is supposed to be a little bit wider than the current E but it's
going to have 4 doors....i don't think anyone has a car quite like that(4 door coupe ).
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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the new 6 will have a convertible version. that could compete with the SL but as far as size id say its interior wont be much, if any larger than the CLK since its based on the new 5. at the moment id say MB has the more diverse line-up.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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CLK: BMW 6-Series ???? (or should it be the two door 3-Series models)


I think its the 3 series coupe.
and the 6 is in my eyes a lame try on the flawless CL
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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Originally posted by ano0oj
I thought that the Cadillac XLR was a competitor of the SL?

Haha..BMW competitors dude..
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by S55inPA
i'm not sure of the overall dimensioins but i would most likely
put the upcoming 6 series against the CL. the new CLS is supposed to be a little bit wider than the current E but it's
going to have 4 doors....i don't think anyone has a car quite like that(4 door coupe ).

the saturn does
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Originally posted by S55inPA
i'm not sure of the overall dimensioins but i would most likely
put the upcoming 6 series against the CL. the new CLS is supposed to be a little bit wider than the current E but it's
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