Motortrend W210 E55 vs. E39 M5 Video Comparo
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Motortrend W210 E55 vs. E39 M5 Video Comparo
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7XwqzRDZi4
Both cars help make the "sledgehammer" status of how Supersedans are today, the W210 looked like it was bombproof. hahaha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7XwqzRDZi4
Both cars help make the "sledgehammer" status of how Supersedans are today, the W210 looked like it was bombproof. hahaha
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Awesome Post. I knew something like this was out there, but haven't really bothered to look for it. Although the stats indicate the M5 wins everything, I thought that the E55 had better stopping power, something akin to 550 Maranello or 360 Modena?
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Very nice. Thanks for posting that. Although the M5 edges out the E55 on numbers, I bought my car for the interior comfort as much as the performance. I would love the availability of a stick and clutch though. My little VW Golf TDI is standard and while not powerful (especially with a blown turbo), the stick makes it a real kick to drive around town. I'm actually "slower" in the Benz with the slushbox.
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Here's a good link regarding the stopping capabilities compared to a Ferrari 550 and other cars:
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HT..._amg_w210.html
The E55 will out stop an E39 M5 by a few feet, but the M5 is quicker by most other metrics:
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/bmw_m5_e39.html
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HT..._amg_w210.html
The E55 will out stop an E39 M5 by a few feet, but the M5 is quicker by most other metrics:
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/bmw_m5_e39.html
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Amazing the E55 is quicker than the SL55. Considering the SL55 costs about 50% more and only has half the usable space, it's hard to imagine, even with a convertible roof to lug around, why it's slower.
On second glance, the SL55 accelerated quicker but took more tarmac to do it. Possibly driver error with a bad launch.
On second glance, the SL55 accelerated quicker but took more tarmac to do it. Possibly driver error with a bad launch.