Slk55 Vs Ml63
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Slk55 Vs Ml63
i own a '07 ml63 and '07 slk55 ,i'm quite surprise at how quick the ml is ,right from take off and it seems the longer distance we dragged the bigger the gap was going to be,i would say after a 1/4mile,the ml opened up gap of over 5 car lengths
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You wouldn't happen to be the guy that weighs 260 lbs plus & had another heavy passenger with you when running a Euro M3 CSL a few years back in S. Africa would you? ....I hope not - that old exchange/thread was pretty comical.
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Well, the ML does have more torque and hp (considerably more then the SLK), but isn't the SLK's power to weight ratio better?
MB sure gives nice numbers to the ML on their pages versus the SLK (which supposedly has done 4.3 in some tests).
Anyway, these are waaaaay different cars. The ML might get you from point a to point b in aircon coolness and comfort, but I'll take the SLK with the folding top, breeze in my face and better handling action any day of the week (except maybe the day I have to do a 10 hour drive through the arizone desert or something).
MB sure gives nice numbers to the ML on their pages versus the SLK (which supposedly has done 4.3 in some tests).
Anyway, these are waaaaay different cars. The ML might get you from point a to point b in aircon coolness and comfort, but I'll take the SLK with the folding top, breeze in my face and better handling action any day of the week (except maybe the day I have to do a 10 hour drive through the arizone desert or something).
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i also found it hard to believe ,considering the weight of the ml ,we did over 5 runs ,at one time even giving the slk a head start ,ml killed it,i will post some videos of the race soon 
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Don't forget, there are other things that come into play. Even amongst similar cars, one can find 'differences'. Your SLK might have been a poorer performer out of the box, whilst the ML is a "golden sample" (some SLK owners have managed 4.3, others barely 4.5 on theirs... sometimes one engine and car is just built a little better). Then there's the extra weight (a fully equipped SLK with a large driver, passenger and full tank of gas, versus a lightly equipped ML with just a gallon of gas and no passengers...), then there's the bit of tarmac on which each car was driving, the condition of the tires, etc... etc...
But I agree the 6.2 liter engine is really quite a good performer. I've had the pleasure of driving an E class, and it's blazingly fast. Quite likely faster then the SLK. The engine is just so smooth, and so very powerful.
So in the end, I wouldn't be too surprised if the ML was able to beat the SLK in a number of tests. It doesn't sound like it would be impossible. Ideally, one should fit fresh tires on both cars, take them to a drag strip, and do a few runs in each just to see what the results end up being.
Anyway, do show the vids, always interesting to watch.
But I agree the 6.2 liter engine is really quite a good performer. I've had the pleasure of driving an E class, and it's blazingly fast. Quite likely faster then the SLK. The engine is just so smooth, and so very powerful.
So in the end, I wouldn't be too surprised if the ML was able to beat the SLK in a number of tests. It doesn't sound like it would be impossible. Ideally, one should fit fresh tires on both cars, take them to a drag strip, and do a few runs in each just to see what the results end up being.
Anyway, do show the vids, always interesting to watch.
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All jokes aside though, if you're losing a short race like that in the vid by 5+ carlengths to an ML63, then something really isn't right.
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What's wrong Earl, can't take a little questioning? *L* The vid you posted lasted about 11 seconds - from a dig (as the vid also states) that's much less than a 1/4 mile. The SLK55 5 car behind in that time? Nope, something isn't quiet right...it's either rigged or the SLK55 driver, can't drive *L* 
What's next? Losing to an M3?
What's next? Losing to an M3?
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hi there,what do mean "cant take alittle questioning" your question was what exactly ? that "race" lasted much longer than that ,the only reason for it being 11seconds was purely to make it quick and easy to upload,i'm sure you a huge slk55 fan,thats great,i've be fortunate enough to own 2,a '06 and '07,they awesome cars,have you driven a ml63? they very quick off the line considering the weight and have plenty of power,we did quite a few runs that day and the ml was quicker each and everytime,even with my daughters car seat and pram in the back 
, then again ,i should take your advice and have it checked out ,maybe it is broken 
think its time to trade it in for a black series - oh, your age again?
, then again ,i should take your advice and have it checked out ,maybe it is broken think its time to trade it in for a black series - oh, your age again?
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Now now, let's not start a fight here... weight and power isn't everything. It could also be that the gearing in the ML is a lot more agressive. It's one of those rare SUV's that actually gets sub-5 second 0-60 times with 500hp.
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hi there,what do mean "cant take alittle questioning" your question was what exactly ? that "race" lasted much longer than that ,the only reason for it being 11seconds was purely to make it quick and easy to upload,i'm sure you a huge slk55 fan,thats great,i've be fortunate enough to own 2,a '06 and '07,they awesome cars,have you driven a ml63? they very quick off the line considering the weight and have plenty of power,we did quite a few runs that day and the ml was quicker each and everytime,even with my daughters car seat and pram in the back , then again ,i should take your advice and have it checked out ,maybe it is broken think its time to trade it in for a black series - oh, your age again?
, then again ,i should take your advice and have it checked out ,maybe it is broken think its time to trade it in for a black series - oh, your age again?
You're still a little too touchy about being questioned methinks - you don't seem to be able to take a joke, nor respond well to criticism. OK, I'll make allowance for this being the 'net and try and simplify it. It's got nothing to do with being a fan or not. Simple facts is all - and your vid just doesn't add up to facts on the performance of both vechicles. Either your SLK55 is not performing to par, or it was not being driven to it's potential. Simple as that. Age, baby prams, and gearing not withstanding. Again, try not gettting too upset, this is the internet.
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ok ,you dont want to tell me ,well ,keep the passion dude,may your slk rock on 
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If that's not enough please show us one? (1)? 1/4 mile time slip w/an ML63 in the 12's? What's that? Oh yeah there are NONE there all in the low 13'sDon't get me wrong the ML63 is a great SUV, but you're vid evidence vs SK55 is plain lame
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You guys should give him some break. If both cars are his, he has nothing to gain by posting a "staged" video. Anything can happen in a street race, especially with cars that are fairly close in terms of acceleration. ML63 may not run 12's in the 1/4 mile, but SLK55 doesn't run 12's that easy either, there is a 13.2 @ 107mph pass on dragtimes... which is right around what ML63 can do. If you don't launch the SLK55 properly, I can see the ML63 winning.
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Can speak for others, but mine does indeed easily run 12's - each and every time I've had it to the track. It has been amazingly consistent, especially so for street tires. And it's set up no different for the track than the street.
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Exactly, it all depends on the driver. I remember when my SLK55 was still stock, I came across a Porsche 996TT X50 and easily smoked him by like 5 cars 0-120mph. That doesn't prove that SLK55 is as fast as a 996TT X50, all that proves that anything can happen in a real world scenario. BTW I've seen SLK55 run 13's in the 1/4 mile on more than one occasion... it does take some skill and practice to run 12.7 in these cars.
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Exactly, it all depends on the driver. I remember when my SLK55 was still stock, I came across a Porsche 996TT X50 and easily smoked him by like 5 cars 0-120mph. That doesn't prove that SLK55 is as fast as a 996TT X50, all that proves that anything can happen in a real world scenario. BTW I've seen SLK55 run 13's in the 1/4 mile on more than one occasion... it does take some skill and practice to run 12.7 in these cars.
It really isn't a hard car to drive the down the 1/4. My ex 6-speed Formula, now that car was a ***** to drive consistently *L*. And of course an SLK55 is faster than a 996TT! Yes that last part was a joke.
Again, seriously, it's hard to judge someones intent on a message board, which is why I usually liberally sprinkle my postings with various happy faces
. Just as it's not representative to expect an SLK55 to pull five cars on a 996TT, neither is it representative to expect it to lose by 5 cars to an ML63. And if it does consistently do so, then there is either something wrong with the car (seriously, get it checked) or the driver. No more no less.
