griza

What are some pros and cons of each? Why did you choose one over the other? Modding ability the same? not that I am going to go crazy. Can you get wider rims/tires on the CLS? I think I might be considering either at this point and would like to know others reasoning for choosing one over the other. Is the CLS much bigger/boatish compared to the E? I am not looking for a boat and want something to still handle decently and not feel huge.

E55AMGFan

This are many threads with this showdown spoken about before. To be brief, the CLS has less space in the trunk, less rear legroom and seats 4. The E55 has more of that. The CLS however according to many (subjective) looks way better than the E55. For me it's all about preference and what you want. The CLS does turn many many heads and if you love it's looks then it seems to be the choice. Some though love the more low key theme of the E55 that passes like a regular "old man's" E Class on the side but blows the doors off of many things.

Full Throttle

The CLS55 is 40lbs lighter, has a stiffer chassis and handles better.

Blownbenz

I thought for sure the CLS is heavier than the E and I thought it was by at least 100Lbs. I could be wrong ButI swear I ve seen and read that more than once

MB_Forever

Actually on the scales, we found that the CLS55 weighted in at 4230 while E55 with premium package 1 came in at 4075. The CLS63 was an additional 200 lbs over CLS55.

baldmike73

isn't the E faster? and that is all that matters! flame suit on.

just playin - its all about looks

2K6E55

I had both, the CLS handles much better than the E and it looks much better than the E too...

Hammer Down

It only handles better if you know how to drive it? A good E55 driver will beat an average CLS55 driver around a race course.

Now if you said an M5 handles better then I would agree. Average M5 driver is better than a good E55 driver. That car truly handles better than the E55 as well as the CLS55.

E55AMGGG04

Actually I'm not so crazy about the CLS styling and I never was. I think the E55's look better and thats why I bought it over the CLS. Anyway the most important part is the 5.5L supercharged engine .

Scott Lenger

I was, ok, am still smitten by the CLS looks but driving one I felt too limited for visibility + the back seat is very limited room so I'm looking for an E55.

Viet_Amg408

cls looks better (except the rear end) ..hands down..period..

hollandca12

The rear end of the CLS kinda resembles an ols school camaro....

jangy

CLS55 is rarer, since only maid in 2006. Handles better? Hmmmm, same components, plus the CLS has more overhang up front so i dunno how that is even possible. In short, get in the CLS. If you like the outside and the snugly interior, then it is for you. Performance will be driver dependent.

I would go CLS if I had it to do again simply because I can fit wider tires.

CharlyE500

+1 the visibility in CLS is really bad...... I drove one before (CLS500) and didint like the visibility at all. Overall they are all great car !

Mikesamg

The CLS doesn't have a pano roof though! So take that CLS drivers with your wider tires haha!

Ali_E55

no, there are 2 make years, 2005 and 2006.

griza

After looking into it a little further, it looks like the CLS55 is out of my range. Don't want to spend more than mid 30's and they seem to be low to mid 40's. Sorry to have asked the question if it had been covered numerous times. It had just popped into my head and I posted without searching.

TopEndS62

love my e55 but i'm crazy about the design of the cls55...

Hammer Down

How could that be when the CLS came out in 2006? and the CLS63 arrived in 2007.

2K6E55

CLS55 was produced for 2006 ONLY.

I Like Soup

You don't have to be that obvious with the E55 koolaid!

The same driver gets in to both cars and drives a course. Chances are that driver will go faster in the CLS55, right? Therefore, all things being equal, the CLS would be the better handling car.

I mean really, Michael Schumacher could probably beat me in a Toyota Corolla around a track.

jangy

But yes. Your tune seems to have misfed you.....

Taximan1

The E55 is faster... I've driven both cars many times...

HOWEVER, I OWN an E55.. And will agree, the CLS wins in the looks department.

nick 55

Actually, many parts of the world did get 2005 models.

Nick

MB_Forever

+1

In the U.S., the CLS55 was available only as MY2006 but in Europe a 2005 CLS55 was available as well.