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Dec 12, 2010 | 10:47 AM

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OK55

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Mercedes E55 AMG (2006), Mercedes 560 SEL (1991)

Not very keen on the sound of the S65 at idle but, hey, it goes like stink. So, if you can afford it, go for it! You only live once...
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Dec 13, 2010 | 08:57 AM

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ELITE_KOV

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06 E55 / 13 C63

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Originally Posted by alextaylor29

Once moddded the S65 can be almost 900 fl/lb of torque and 750HP. It weighs a lot but still from a roll, that will give a lamborgni a run for it's money.

FWIW, my cousin owns a Murcielago and a 2007 S65. He was driving the Lambo and I was in his S65 a few days ago. From a 0-130 run, I was stuck on his tail the ENTIRE time and he couldn't pull away. After 130, he started to slowly inch away, but we let off by 145. The best part: the S65 is BONE STOCK!

S65s are OUTRAGEOUS and the power delivery is phenomenal yet extremely smoooooth!

Dec 15, 2010 | 09:29 AM

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chawkins2001

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2006 E55 AMG

Just to throw in a curve ball, would you guys take the CL65 over the S65 if that were an option? Just thinking out loud here

Dec 15, 2010 | 11:45 AM

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08 S65, 06 M3 CS(stick), 02 BMW X5 4.6iS, 07 R1 Raven, 08 F-450 4x4, 08 CooperS JCW

Yes, I'd go for it....Since it's a friends you know the history. W221 S65 is one of the finest cars on the road.

vs Cl65, depends on your needs. I normally prefer sedans but I'd take the CL unless rear seat room or seating for 5 was a prime concern.

Dec 15, 2010 | 12:59 PM

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OK55

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Mercedes E55 AMG (2006), Mercedes 560 SEL (1991)

Re E55, S65 or CL65

The CL65 should be quicker and more nimble. Its 'CL' body is also rarer than the now fairly common 'S' class.Logic, to me, would therefore seem to be on the side of the CL65.

Having said that though, there's something surreal about a large saloon snapping at the heels of a Murcielago on the autobahn.Especially as the wife and kids can come along in supreme comfort. I like! So, for me, it's got to be the S65...