karl k

I could NOT believe what I saw/heard just now on TV:

PBS' AUTOWEEK just reviewed the new E55 - 0-60 mph in 4.55 seconds...and then concluded, that the PRICETAG IS APPROACHING $70,000!!

...don't they wish, those journalists.

Tezta

It'll be much more than 70K right?

JamE55

Definitely more than $70k. I mean the CLK55 i saw at my local dealer has a list price of $70,124.00 which doesn't even included taxes and dealer markups and all.

Dr Chill

I'm still sticking with my target MSRP of $74,000-$75,000 despite most posters suggesting closer to $80,000. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part because in today's day and age, whatever the cost it will be a stretch.

E55 KEV

I have been posting/guesstimating a price around $73-74k since June 02. I have been verbally beatup and 'hated on' for my guess. My guess:

$72,500 No Comand

$74,900 with Comand


See this previously posted article for similar amount:

www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=5437

///MB

hmm, if the E55 is only 2-3K more than a CLK55, who will want to the CLK? I mean, for "only" 3K more, you get a MUCH more powerful engine, and much more car.

schvetkaaks

After just recently getting an E500 and knowing that a well-appointed E500 will run about 62k - 63k, and considering many of those options are standard on the E55, plus all the performance appointments, I can virtually promise now it will not be less than 80k

hmrdwn

S55 is ~$107k. I think the E55 will be $81-$85k base, giving it good distance from the S55 and CLK55s. They won't want to have Audi outpricing them (degrading them?) with the RS6. Every car line seems to be looking to make more expensive models, not cheaper ones because they make bigger margin, even if they sell less.

E55 KEV

hmrdwn, when did the Commonwealth of Virginia become the "Center of Universe"? j/k

hmrdwn

Kev - The ever shifting dynamics of geo-political equilibrium seems to have focused a great deal of cosmic energy and power within the northern area of Virginia and the federal district located across the Potomac recently, with the future of the entire known world hinging on the decisions made here...as sick as that may be.

JamE55

I agree with this one! I mean the base price of the new CLK55 is already at $70k and change so the E55 is right around $80+s.

E55 KEV

COOL! WHOA! HUH! You are too DEEP Intellectually for this board. Are you a member of MENSA? Been beamed up lately? j/k

Vic55

Hated is harsh Kev- yeah some people got a ride off your rebuttals but you held your ground. Maybe after all the prices are officially released you'll be singing Bob Marley's "Redemption Song"

E55 KEV

No matter what the price the guessing game was all done for fun.

No matter what the price even if $72,500 etc. I will be envying all those who will be able to step up and drive the new W211 E55. I will still be driving my 'old' and 'slower' W210 E55.

JamE55

Not if you get Kleemann!

E55 KEV

Damn Jam, (that rhymes) only 40 more posts and you break 10k! Does your forum odometer roll back to zero. he-he!

On the Kleemann, we are all awaiting your Supercharger upgrade. You the man when it comes to E55 Mods!

JamE55

KEV like what i said before pls don't quit your day job! That rhymin of yours is just not you! As far as my odometer don't think it rolls back to zero as it's unrestricted!

As far as the Kleemann well.....

E55 KEV

My eyes must be going! I swear I thought I saw Jam's post odometer at 9957. Hence the post about needing only 40 more post. Go Figure!

JamE55

Huh?? Are you okay? Think you need to rest there.

Cory @ Kleemann

The W211 E55 featured in Car and Driver a few months back had a "price as tested" of $88,000.00. I can't remember what options it did or didn't have, but I'm pretty sure it was nicely equipped. I'll double check that number tonight, just to make sure.

Bones

That $88,000 figure was quickly retracted on the website version of the same exact article. It seems to me MBUSA told the big three US auto mags to expect the base price of the W211 E55 to be around $75,000. Motor Trend & Road & Track both quoted $75,000 and the $88,000 figure of Car & Driver was quickly changed to , surprise $75,000.

E55 KEV

They made a error. They listed $88k in the print magazine and then changed it to $75k on the same online article. Easy to change online error but hard to correct the magazine already printed and mailed out.

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...review_e55.xml

Vic55

James is way past the warranty expiration date on posts- time to trade him in

kaneman

If you look at Eurozone EX-VAT pricing, it's right at $75k base as well... I realize that means little as many things differ, however the euro-pricing on the E500 is very close to US pricing as well... IMO, $75k base, $84k well equipped.

MikeC

My sales manager (have bought 4 cars from this guy over the last 8 years) at the dealer told me - $80K.

Kaneman's $75K to $84K seems correct.