W211 E55's are expected in Australia before Christmas. The W211 model range itself is being released here in August. The new CLK arrives next month.

The salesperson said that whilst pricing on W211 is similar to outgoing, E55 is more expensive (to be expected given new motor). In Aust, current E55 is $192K AUD plus ORC (total approx $200K AUD). W211 wil be $230K AUD plus ORC, ie approx $240K AUD on road. I was called by the dealer a week or so ago to come in and order options for my car which I orginally ordered a year ago,when I heard a new E was coming out.
While this doesn't directly help you guys in the US, it shows a price increase of approx 15% on the outgoing model.

I have ordered my car with Distronic, Panoramic sunroof, Adaptive Multicountour seats, Harmon Kardon stereo and in dash 6 CD stacker and Electric rear blind.

 

If Australia receives W211 E55's in December - What model year will they be? 2003 or 2004? Thanks.

 

2003 I suppose??

 

stephens, the US W211 E55 will be 2004 models.

 

Well I suppose while you guys are still dreaming, I 'll be driving it!!

 

Your insistance to this 15% increase in the US goes back to June 11.

 

Duh
When have I suggested otherwise??