S55 vs. S600
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S55 vs. S600
Hey everyone,
Replacing a S500. Which is better go get a S55 or S600. What would you guys suggest? Whats the difference besides some features and the different engines? Their both awesome!
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-Musfather
Replacing a S500. Which is better go get a S55 or S600. What would you guys suggest? Whats the difference besides some features and the different engines? Their both awesome!
Thanxs a bunch
-Musfather
Last edited by MusFather; Jan 24, 2002 at 12:30 PM.
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If you plan on not modifying the car's performance, I would suggest the 55. It comes with a better suspension, as well as an engine almost equal in power. Due to the V8, rather than the V12, it is actually lighter, and will beat a S600. The smaller engine should also get better gas mileage, as well as be cheaper to insure.
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The S600 and S55 have the exact same suspension-- they both have ABC. The S600 is a little heavier though. It all depends on what you want. I prefer the full leather interior, suede-like headliner as well as the extra wood trim in the 600. Some people complain that the interior of the S class feels cheap, but that is not the case in the 600 as it is in the 55. Both are great though.
Mach430-- Is it easier to modify the V12 than the S55 V8?
Mach430-- Is it easier to modify the V12 than the S55 V8?
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Re: no four place seating on 55
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Why do you think they don't have the 4-place seating package on the s55. Anyone who has it, is it nice? It looks awesome/
Why do you think they don't have the 4-place seating package on the s55. Anyone who has it, is it nice? It looks awesome/
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Mach430-- Is it easier to modify the V12 than the S55 V8?
Mach430-- Is it easier to modify the V12 than the S55 V8?
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Hey thanxs for your relpys
Your right the leather interior is alot more luxurious than the other S-classes. It looks amazing. Four Place seating is when the two fron seats and two back seats are powered, and the two back seats are seperated by a center and becomes two seperate seats. Go to www.mbusa.com and click on to build an s-class. When you see the option for it their is a pictures
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4-Place Dynamic Multicontour Seating Package with four power seats, each with 3-position memory. The pneumatic adjustments and automatic pulsation of the central lumbar support help reduce lower back fatigue.
-Mus Father
Your right the leather interior is alot more luxurious than the other S-classes. It looks amazing. Four Place seating is when the two fron seats and two back seats are powered, and the two back seats are seperated by a center and becomes two seperate seats. Go to www.mbusa.com and click on to build an s-class. When you see the option for it their is a pictures
Heres some info
4-Place Dynamic Multicontour Seating Package with four power seats, each with 3-position memory. The pneumatic adjustments and automatic pulsation of the central lumbar support help reduce lower back fatigue.
-Mus Father
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I think the regular "bench" seat in the back of the S-class is good enough. Both seats recline independently (if you have this option) and you can also get the vents for them too. I'm not sure if the 4-place seating allows more movement in the back seats, but I think the extra middle seat comes in handy at times.
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2004 S 600
I've had my 2001 S 600 since August of 2000. I had the option for an S 55. So, here's my two cents.
The 600 and 55 have the exact same suspension (ABC),AMG did not put any modifications to any other aspect of the suspension since ABC was enough, the 55 has 18" AMG wheels and the 600 has 17" Magnesium/Titanium honeycomb wheels that are much lighter. Compare the technical specs for each given on MBUSA.
The 600 interior comes with every option except for the 4 seat package (which detracts from value since it makes it a 4 seater car) and radar controlled cruise control (which is jerky on highway and dealers suggest not getting it as option.) Only the 600 is completely leather lined, everwhere(dash, ceiling, doors, centerconsole....everything), much more burl trim. Automobile mag compared 600 to Bentley Arnage Red label and 600 won in every aspect and their suprise was that the 600 beat the Bentley in terms of luxury level for interior.
600 beats the 55 in 0-60 by two tenths of a second (check out all the test specs from the car mags). 600 gets much better gas mileage due to the fact that when you aren't pushing the car hard it runs as a 6 cylinder (it imperceptibly shuts down an entire bank of cylinders). The real difference is the liquid turbine smooth nature of the v12.
Also, the new v12's are coming out tuned up to 480 hp.
The 600 and 55 have the exact same suspension (ABC),AMG did not put any modifications to any other aspect of the suspension since ABC was enough, the 55 has 18" AMG wheels and the 600 has 17" Magnesium/Titanium honeycomb wheels that are much lighter. Compare the technical specs for each given on MBUSA.
The 600 interior comes with every option except for the 4 seat package (which detracts from value since it makes it a 4 seater car) and radar controlled cruise control (which is jerky on highway and dealers suggest not getting it as option.) Only the 600 is completely leather lined, everwhere(dash, ceiling, doors, centerconsole....everything), much more burl trim. Automobile mag compared 600 to Bentley Arnage Red label and 600 won in every aspect and their suprise was that the 600 beat the Bentley in terms of luxury level for interior.
600 beats the 55 in 0-60 by two tenths of a second (check out all the test specs from the car mags). 600 gets much better gas mileage due to the fact that when you aren't pushing the car hard it runs as a 6 cylinder (it imperceptibly shuts down an entire bank of cylinders). The real difference is the liquid turbine smooth nature of the v12.
Also, the new v12's are coming out tuned up to 480 hp.
