Just killed a CLS 550
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 634
Likes: 219
E55, 380SL, GLA 250 Sport, AMG GTS
Just killed a CLS 550
He put up a good fight but at the end I was about 1/2 car ahead on a 1 mile run. The only mod on my car is the X-Pipe. Do you think it is that much effective?!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,642
Likes: 13
From: Caribbean/Florida/Colorado
E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
Good Job!
Man I had to check, what a close match up.
Here are some 1/4 drag times the E is stock the CLS has exhaust.
E55 13:209
CLS 13:210
http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...lip-11261.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...slip-1978.html
Man I had to check, what a close match up.
Here are some 1/4 drag times the E is stock the CLS has exhaust.
E55 13:209
CLS 13:210
http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...lip-11261.html
http://www.dragtimes.com/Mercedes-Be...slip-1978.html
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 634
Likes: 219
E55, 380SL, GLA 250 Sport, AMG GTS
No Jimmy I don’t think so. He had a chick next to him and he was going for an all out show-off kill and had a little of a head start too. I wasn’t aware of his intention but once he pushed it I pushed it too and held on to that steering wheel for the fear of god. I am telling you, it was exhilarating, but I don’t think I will ever do it again on city streets. BTW, congrats on the new developements!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,546
Likes: 6
From: SFV, SoCal
2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
No Jimmy I don’t think so. He had a chick next to him and he was going for an all out show-off kill and had a little of a head start too. I wasn’t aware of his intention but once he pushed it I pushed it too and held on to that steering wheel for the fear of god. I am telling you, it was exhilarating, but I don’t think I will ever do it again on city streets. BTW, congrats on the new developements!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
Lotus Elise SLK55
I have always wandered by people buy new 550's instead of a slightly used 55's or 63's 
P.S. This is especially true of buying new SL550's for 110k when you can buy a SL65 for that money!
P.S. This is especially true of buying new SL550's for 110k when you can buy a SL65 for that money!
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 1
From: Miami, FL
Lotus Elise SLK55
Actually what I meant to say was that new body, but slightly used CLS55 or CLS63 costs as much as brand new CLS550... so its unclear to me why people would prefer to buy a brand new, but lesser performance car, instead of a 2,000 mile old used car with far better performance.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 749
Likes: 8
From: The Bay. We Fresh.
2008 W211 E63
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Tucson AZ
3000 dollar SLK230
I dont believe it.....at all
over a mile in a mile of all out acceleration you would hit 155mph....
the old E55 and the new CLS550 are right about dead even. but a E550 would have spanked you.
E55 349/391 3746lbs-10.6 lbs/hp
CLS 382/391 4020lbs= 10.5 lbs/hp
E550 "/" 3888lbs= 10.1 lbs/hp
I have been worked by a E550 and by a 335i on a 1/4 miles track and ran 13.4 as the best time. they ran 13.1 consistently.
over a mile in a mile of all out acceleration you would hit 155mph....
the old E55 and the new CLS550 are right about dead even. but a E550 would have spanked you.
E55 349/391 3746lbs-10.6 lbs/hp
CLS 382/391 4020lbs= 10.5 lbs/hp
E550 "/" 3888lbs= 10.1 lbs/hp
I have been worked by a E550 and by a 335i on a 1/4 miles track and ran 13.4 as the best time. they ran 13.1 consistently.
Last edited by AndyW210E55; Feb 8, 2008 at 03:58 AM.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 634
Likes: 219
E55, 380SL, GLA 250 Sport, AMG GTS
I dont believe it.....at all
over a mile in a mile of all out acceleration you would hit 155mph....
the old E55 and the new CLS550 are right about dead even. but a E550 would have spanked you.
E55 349/391 3746lbs-10.6 lbs/hp
CLS 382/391 4020lbs= 10.5 lbs/hp
E550 "/" 3888lbs= 10.1 lbs/hp
I have been worked by a E550 and by a 335i on a 1/4 miles track and ran 13.4 as the best time. they ran 13.1 consistently.
over a mile in a mile of all out acceleration you would hit 155mph....
the old E55 and the new CLS550 are right about dead even. but a E550 would have spanked you.
E55 349/391 3746lbs-10.6 lbs/hp
CLS 382/391 4020lbs= 10.5 lbs/hp
E550 "/" 3888lbs= 10.1 lbs/hp
I have been worked by a E550 and by a 335i on a 1/4 miles track and ran 13.4 as the best time. they ran 13.1 consistently.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,856
Likes: 7
From: Socal
07E63, 12E350, 08997TT, 16SiennaSE
A mile is a long way and you never know what going to happen especially on a public road. Some one kids or family might pull out in front of you. I never had an accident that was my fault in 20yr of having a driver license. I can't imagine how it would feel if I hurt or killed someone with my car even if it was just an accident. How would one feel if someone you know or a love one die because someone was street racing and caused the accident.
Knowing when to back off will add another year to your life and someone else. So drive safe and enjoy your car. Can't enjoy it if you are behind bar or paralyzed or even dead.
Be carefull and drive saftey!
Knowing when to back off will add another year to your life and someone else. So drive safe and enjoy your car. Can't enjoy it if you are behind bar or paralyzed or even dead.
Be carefull and drive saftey!
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 749
Likes: 8
From: The Bay. We Fresh.
2008 W211 E63
A mile is a long way and you never know what going to happen especially on a public road. Some one kids or family might pull out in front of you. I never had an accident that was my fault in 20yr of having a driver license. I can't imagine how it would feel if I hurt or killed someone with my car even if it was just an accident. How would one feel if someone you know or a love one die because someone was street racing and caused the accident.
Knowing when to back off will add another year to your life and someone else. So drive safe and enjoy your car. Can't enjoy it if you are behind bar or paralyzed or even dead.
Be carefull and drive saftey!
Knowing when to back off will add another year to your life and someone else. So drive safe and enjoy your car. Can't enjoy it if you are behind bar or paralyzed or even dead.
Be carefull and drive saftey!
However, there are many public roads that are hardly traveled, over a mile long, and have no cross traffic. I don't advocate racing, but it can be done "safely" on "certain" public roads.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 10,574
Likes: 2
From: Silicon Valley, CA
1999 C280 Previous / 2008 E350
