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

E55 vs E63

Old Oct 16, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Question E55 vs E63

Has anyone out there owned W211 a E55 and gone to a W211 E63? Spent some time in one and went to the other?

I'm looking for personal opinions regarding pros & cons of the power plants.

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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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If you can afford both, I would go with the E63.

Found a good deal on one in CA.

http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...an-105501.html
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by matte4life
If you can afford both, I would go with the E63.

Found a good deal on one in CA.

http://www.globalautosports.com/car/...an-105501.html
My mistake I was referring to the 211 E55 & E63 edited my OP

but that is a heck of a deal for that 63
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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I have driven the 04 e55 and own the p30 08 e63. It just feels like the 04 e55 is just quicker off the line, just by a little bit. but from a rolling start 63 takes the cake.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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If you plan on modding, the E55 is the better platform as far as gains vs. cost.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by p30amg08
I have driven the 04 e55 and own the p30 08 e63. It just feels like the 04 e55 is just quicker off the line, just by a little bit. but from a rolling start 63 takes the cake.
That was the reply I was waiting for, thank you!

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If you plan on modding, the E55 is the better platform as far as gains vs. cost.
I have heard and seen this being on the boards.

Situation is this .. I have a friend with an 08 that wants out of his E63 as hes moving back to Thailand and hes selling it very cheap and my other buddy wants an E55. So I'm stuck .....
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If u can get a good deal on a e63. With decent miles pick it up. Keep in mind some maintenance is a bit more on the e63...(brake job is quite a bit more)
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