W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

New E55 owner

Old Oct 18, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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New E55 owner

Based on these specs the E55 400lbs lighter than the CLS55 with same HP but it shows that E55 is slower.
Can someone make sense of what I read at the Car and Driver review? Also it show E55 limited although I've driven the car 160MPH +

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t/specs_page_2

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...w/specs_page_2

Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG - Specs
ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled SOHC 24-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 332 cu in, 5439cc
Power (SAE net): 469 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 112.4 in Length: 193.5 in Width: 73.7 in Height: 54.7 in
Curb weight: 4327 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.7 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 23.7 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 4.6 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 12.5 sec @ 115 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 157 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 163 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.88 g

E55
ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled SOHC 24-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, Bosch Motronic ME2.8.1 engine-control system with port fuel injection
Displacement: 332 cu in, 5439cc
Power (SAE net): 469 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 516 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with lockup torque converter
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 112.4 in Length: 190.9 in Width: 71.7 in Height: 50.9 in
Curb weight: 3900 lb
C/D-ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE:
Zero to 60 mph 4.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph 10.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile 12.4 sec
Top speed (governor limited) 156 mph
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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traction issues with the E55 explains this small discrepancy i guess you are seeing in 0-60 and 0-100.

if your car goes above 160, then it is possible you have a tune on your car already that has deleted the factory speed limiter/governor.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
traction issues with the E55 explains this small discrepancy i guess you are seeing in 0-60 and 0-100.

if your car goes above 160, then it is possible you have a tune on your car already that has deleted the factory speed limiter/governor.
How can I tell if I have a tuned car? I bought the car from MB with CPO. Should this disqualify this car from MB's CPO program at the time of purchase?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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the CLS55 are actual test results where as the E55 are estimates.
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