S55 vs E55
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S55 vs E55
Now I'm not trying to get everyone driving an E55 to get all fired up... but why are the S55s faster than the E55s? Is the gearing or something different? I have raced alot of E55s with my S55 and although sometimes very close I always win. You would think because the S is bigger it would be slower? Obviously I'm not talking about heavily modified cars here. I do have a SC Pulley and tune but I'm sure some of the other cars did too. Just wondering if there is a difference and other drivers have the same results. Again, this is not a challenge to all the E drivers to say where you at lets race...lol
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More often then not these cars are kept stock. How can you really just assume one of them was modded? It's no surprise to see an S55 with an Ecu/pulley beat a stock E55. The combo wakes up the 55ks a bit. I'm pretty sure an equally modded E55 would win.
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Stock per stock , I would think that E would win since it's lighter but S55 has more hp stock but still not enough to offset the weight.
Maybe someone can correct me but that's where the difference is.
Maybe someone can correct me but that's where the difference is.
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As i know; S55 got "493hp" with (368kw) while E55 got "469hp" with (350kw),
what's the differ thing in S55 that give it (24hp) more than E55.....?!?!?!
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what's the differ thing in S55 that give it (24hp) more than E55.....?!?!?!
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Probably rated it more (as most companies do) due to the fact that the S class and SL class 55k were more expensive MSRP than the E55. I could be wrong though. Good selling point for a more expensive car..
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No, it was the same result before I added the pulley and tuned. Some of the other E55s had modified exhaust. I've seen aftermarket radiators on a couple of occasions. I have even asked other S55 drivers and they say the same thing... The S55 is faster. It's been my experience that is in fact true. Maybe there is something to the rated 469 vs 496 on the S55. I just wondered what it was because they are supposed to be the same engine.
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Or is it all just bull**** and they really are the same?
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It was a marketing ploy to sell more of the higher priced cars (s, cl, sl). It's the same engine, the only difference really being the s class got a slightly bigger intake tube and the sl got a slightly bigger tb. If you really want to see if there is a difference then the dyno would be the place.
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S55 using the same TB, i think the reason with S55 Engine,,
S55N/A with 113.986 has "355hp" with (265kw), while all other N/**** got "349hp" with (260kw),
not sure why S55N/A got more hp than all M113 families....?!!?
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S55N/A with 113.986 has "355hp" with (265kw), while all other N/**** got "349hp" with (260kw),
not sure why S55N/A got more hp than all M113 families....?!!?
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Now I'm not trying to get everyone driving an E55 to get all fired up... but why are the S55s faster than the E55s? Is the gearing or something different? I have raced alot of E55s with my S55 and although sometimes very close I always win. You would think because the S is bigger it would be slower? Obviously I'm not talking about heavily modified cars here. I do have a SC Pulley and tune but I'm sure some of the other cars did too. Just wondering if there is a difference and other drivers have the same results. Again, this is not a challenge to all the E drivers to say where you at lets race...lol
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It was a marketing ploy to sell more of the higher priced cars (s, cl, sl). It's the same engine, the only difference really being the s class got a slightly bigger intake tube and the sl got a slightly bigger tb. If you really want to see if there is a difference then the dyno would be the place.
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I didnt know about the intake tube and tb... I guess those two things can make quite a big difference. I still wonder if the diference could also be in the gearing? Although, it pulls em off the line, from a roll and starting at hwy speeds.
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i don't get any idea how big that S55 tube comparing to E55's....??
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S55 has a 2.82 axle ratio compared to the E55's 2.65, although the S runs a slightly taller tire. Also from a dig, maybe the S class' heavier weight gives a traction advantage. I haven't looked for data on the S55 trans ratio vs E55 either.
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Excellent input, that makes sense, missed the drivetrain EFFECT.....
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Wow, you guys over here on the E55 forum are some real car guys for sure... I have an "S" so never came over here until someone suggested bringing the queston here. Thanks for all the input and good info!!!
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I don't know where all this is coming from but the E55 is the fastest they made in those years. Look up stock times on the web and it is clearly faster. S55- 4.6 sec. 0-60 times and 13.4 sec 1/4 mile times.
E55 the highest I found was 4.4 sec 0-60 and found as low as 12.4 sec 1/4 mile times! Most were around 12.8 but a far cry from 13.40's that the S claims!
Most E class and S class cars are stock so yours having a pulley and tune is adding what? 60rwhp or so...that's enough! Run a pulley and tune E55 and see how that goes. I don't know where you are located but there are a few of those examples here in NY that love to run all the time. I am sure that you can find a guy from this forum where ever you live. I am sure that we would all love to see the results...it's interesting and cool to see a pulley, tuned S class!
E55 the highest I found was 4.4 sec 0-60 and found as low as 12.4 sec 1/4 mile times! Most were around 12.8 but a far cry from 13.40's that the S claims!
Most E class and S class cars are stock so yours having a pulley and tune is adding what? 60rwhp or so...that's enough! Run a pulley and tune E55 and see how that goes. I don't know where you are located but there are a few of those examples here in NY that love to run all the time. I am sure that you can find a guy from this forum where ever you live. I am sure that we would all love to see the results...it's interesting and cool to see a pulley, tuned S class!
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I wasn't going to say anything but I think Nomad said it well.
Stock S vs Stock E = E Wins
(Mod for Mod) On a S, and E = E Wins
I think you've run up against stock E's? The S has a very nice ride and good for you to have modded an S.
Stock S vs Stock E = E Wins
(Mod for Mod) On a S, and E = E Wins
I think you've run up against stock E's? The S has a very nice ride and good for you to have modded an S.
