W211 E55 Owners, What Sports Cars Have You Beaten?
Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: BAY AREA, CA
13 SL63
i was on 280 south in the bay area near san francisco a 04 911 c4s on my left and a 03 or 04 m3 (couldnt tell). they were in a pack together with some other bmws and mercedes. i slowly sped up to 90 then 100 both cars matching the speed then i got tired of them and floored it(about 140) they tried to keep up but after 7-10secs they were just some xenons way back.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 482
Likes: 0
From: Northern California
Mercedes C400, BMW X3
Stay away from SF
Now I know why I am terrified everytime I come to San Francisco. Too many E55 owners prowling for the unsuspecting. And I thought the taxi drivers were dangerous...
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 763
Likes: 0
I know you asked for sports car stories, but has anyone else out there been "challenged" by insultingly slow cars?
I've been amazed at some of the people who want to challenge a 490+ hp V8....like a Ford F150 pickup (drugs?), Audi TT, Infiniti G35, Mazda (couldn't even tell what kind), BMW 7 series, etc.
The E55 is long on stealth.
I've been amazed at some of the people who want to challenge a 490+ hp V8....like a Ford F150 pickup (drugs?), Audi TT, Infiniti G35, Mazda (couldn't even tell what kind), BMW 7 series, etc.
The E55 is long on stealth.
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
From: Newburgh, NY
2004 E55
A pickup truck, the first day I took it to work. Tried to beat me 2 lanes going into 1. Even in the break in period I had to nail it just enough to leave him behind. My wife said I should have just let him go and not stressed out. I told her it's far more stressful in the long run to be blown away by pickup trucks.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
NYRS6 re rs6 and m5
Having owned an RS6 and M5 and now an E55 I will tell you that the E55 is substantially faster than either one. I've road tested each one on the same "test strip" of highway on several occasions so this conclusion is not subjective. From a complete stop the rs6 and m5 are fairly close but the e55 is very noticeably faster and this can be substantiated by quarter mile times. Where the real significant difference can be seen is if you had all 3 cars going at 70mph and then went to wot. The e55 accelerates much faster once its underway and the rs6 or m5 would be losing significant ground very quickly!
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
From: NYC
03 E55 k2; Ford GT
Originally posted by jerseydriver
i thought the E55 (as well as all the other benz's) was electronically limited to 155 mph
i thought the E55 (as well as all the other benz's) was electronically limited to 155 mph
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 427
Likes: 29
From: BH, MI
C63S past: E90 M3 6M, w211 E55
360 modena from 30-100, around a car length
loss, but got edged out from 60-140 by a mid 11 sec 03 cobra. his rear bumper was at my front passenger door by shutdown
loss, but got edged out from 60-140 by a mid 11 sec 03 cobra. his rear bumper was at my front passenger door by shutdown
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
xx
Originally posted by anerbe
360 modena from 30-100, around a car length
loss, but got edged out from 60-140 by a mid 11 sec 03 cobra. his rear bumper was at my front passenger door by shutdown
360 modena from 30-100, around a car length
loss, but got edged out from 60-140 by a mid 11 sec 03 cobra. his rear bumper was at my front passenger door by shutdown
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 427
Likes: 29
From: BH, MI
C63S past: E90 M3 6M, w211 E55
Originally posted by Accomplice8
I'd of thought the E55 would walk the 360 by multiple car lengths 30-100. Still cool that they get away from such exotics.
I'd of thought the E55 would walk the 360 by multiple car lengths 30-100. Still cool that they get away from such exotics.
