OZZYAMG

Hi

I am considering purchasing a used E55 (W211), SL55 (R230) or a CL55. Would anybody know which of these cars has the smallest space for the driver and which has the largest space for the driver?

I have driven a 2004 CLK55 but find them just a little too small for me in the drivers seat (yes I am a big guy).

regards,

OZZYAMG

moosejaw

E55 is prob the smallest but not by much than the SL
Both are prob smaller than your Holden
CL has the most room

Post pics of your ride in OZ?

OZZYAMG

Hi

Thanks moosejaw for your info and reply.

regards,

OZZYAMG

zneB-sedecreM

I would say that the CL has the most upfront room. It's basically like sitting in an S Class up front.
I believer the E has more room in the front than an SL, especially if you have to tilt your seat back like \_. The SL has no back seat and you hit the bucket after not extending too much.
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02S430

When you say big guy do you mean height wise? I've driven all and would say the smallest is the SL then comes the E and CL with the most. I'm 5'11"

BBBSS

I'm 6'5 270 pounds and find many cars cars feel cramped often. The E55 has PLENTY of room for me though. Especially headroom (I have the pano roof) which is a big concern for me. Overall the car is a lot less wide then say my fathers Cadillac Deville, but Mercedes dida fine job making the space seem larger then it really is. I'm often looking around wondering how the the car seems so roomy (especially the trunk) considering the ovrall size of the car.

02S430

If you want real space go s55 s65 CL55 CL 65

Hulk

From most to least

CL
E
SL

BlownV8

If the OP is as big/tall as you, he may have problems with the CL. I am bigger/taller than you and the CL does not have the same legroom as the E. The CL has more hiproom but I would always take the E on longer trips because it had more legroom. Both had good headroom but the E has a little more.

BBBSS

I'm gonna have to find one to sit in. I was thinking about a CL600 as a possible eventual replacement to the E55.

BlownV8

Keep in mind the CL600 is going to be about 5x more expensive to maintain than the E55 due to the coil packs and ABC suspension. However, for the money and if you can do your own maintenance/repairs, the CL600 is a very good deal. The 1000 hp speedriven kit looks like it would be fun.

OZZYAMG

Hi

I am only 5'11. But I am close to 350pounds! And even though I am under 6 foot tall I find headroom as well as hip room a major factor when getting into cars.

A mate purchased a new C63 and I had no way of been a passenger in it, let alone getting a drive of it.

regards,

OZZYAMG

BlownV8

The CL will fit you just fine.

BBBSS

While the coil packs are ridiculously expensive I could swing a grand a side if needed. The ABC suspension is what has me on the fence though. Those crazy stories of the system getting contaminated and one part after another failing with the price tags on those parts is scary!

If it wasn't for ABC I'd be in a CL S or CLS right now probably.

moosejaw

The CLS has ABC? and not Airmatic?

BlownV8

The ABC horror stories are all true. Yes, if the only isssue was the coil packs, I would go out and get another CL in a heart beat. Problem is, there are many other issues but the ABC is the most expensive and is the Achilles heel of the car. ABC is in the CL/SL-500, S/SL/CL-55, S/SL/CL-600, and S/SL/CL-65 and I believe was an option on the S500.

CLS uses the airmatic suspension. It's got issues too but no where near the problems of ABC.

02S430

Should have airmatic

BBBSS

I thought they had ABC. Guess I got confused somewhere along the way.