Have u regretted buying an E55 with this on the horizon....
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oh yea, sitting around waiting for BMW to catch up with MB sounds like lot's of fun...
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
I'm not so sure the M5 will be quicker/faster either.... everyone knows the E55 is making more than the advertised 469HP.... and the M5 is very weak on the torque.....
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
I'm not so sure the M5 will be quicker/faster either.... everyone knows the E55 is making more than the advertised 469HP.... and the M5 is very weak on the torque.....
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
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Originally Posted by Fikse
oh yea, sitting around waiting for BMW to catch up with MB sounds like lot's of fun...
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
Both M3 (Apr 01)and M5 (Apr 99) are relatively old compared to C32 (Dec 01) and E55 (Aug 02) and when new models come out they will likely be better than their AMG counterparts and then AMG will bring out even better models about a year or two latter and the cycle will continue.
BMW and Mercedes have completely different philosophies, so saying MB is better than BMW for every model is your opinion only and as such shouldn't be worded such that you seem like the authority on the matter.
In general i prefer the E46 to the W203 and E60 to the W211 except BMW has not released the M5 so the E55 is the King but for how long is the million dollar question
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Originally Posted by Fikse
oh yea, sitting around waiting for BMW to catch up with MB sounds like lot's of fun...
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
I'm not so sure the M5 will be quicker/faster either.... everyone knows the E55 is making more than the advertised 469HP.... and the M5 is very weak on the torque.....
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
The new E55 is been out for how long now? 1.5 - 2 years? and BMW still hasn't released their M5?
I'm not so sure the M5 will be quicker/faster either.... everyone knows the E55 is making more than the advertised 469HP.... and the M5 is very weak on the torque.....
It's pretty simple really.... BMW is way behind MB on just about every car line except maybe SUV's....
I believe that BMW is ahead in the lower end models while MB is ahead in the higher end of the spectrum. Take a look at the engine comparsions, it is only in the higher end / turboed/supercharged engines that MB exceeds BMW:
BMW's 2.5L i6 vs MB's 2.6L V6:
(325, 525) vs (C240)
184hp vs 168hp
BMW's 3.0L i6 vs MB's 3.2L V6:
(330, 530) vs (C320, E320, ML320)
225hp vs 221hp
BMW's 3.0L Valvetronic i6 vs MB's 3.7L V6:
(630) vs (ML350) --[new engines, expected to migrate to other model lines]
258hp vs 232hp
BMW's 3.2L i6 vs MB's 3.2L Supercharged V6
(M3) vs (SLK32, C32 AMG's)
333hp vs 349hp
BMW's 4.4L Valvetronic V8 vs. MB's 5.0L V8:
(545i, 645i, 745i) vs (E500, S500, SL500, CL500)
325hp vs 302hp
BMW's 6.0L Valvetronic V12 vs MB's 5.5L V12:
(760) vs (CL600, S600, SL600)
438hp vs 493hp
It is only after the V8's do we finally see MB catch up and exceed BMW's engines.
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I didn't think we're talking about the low end cars here, and I didn't say every model... ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm really not interested in the lower end cars made by either company.... comparing the C240 and the 325i and the E320 vs the 530i is boring...
bring some BMW's to compare against the:
SL55 and SL600 hmm.. there are none...
how about the CL55, CL600, and CL65? none again...
and the S55 and S600? the 760i? come on...
E55? none for a while now...
C32, C55.... the 330i? heh....
SLK55? BMW dropped the M roadsters... none
CLK55 vs M3.... good one, I would take the M3 anyday....![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
ML55 vs the X5 4.6..... good one.... X5 is way ahead....
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I'm really not interested in the lower end cars made by either company.... comparing the C240 and the 325i and the E320 vs the 530i is boring...
bring some BMW's to compare against the:
SL55 and SL600 hmm.. there are none...
how about the CL55, CL600, and CL65? none again...
and the S55 and S600? the 760i? come on...
E55? none for a while now...
C32, C55.... the 330i? heh....
SLK55? BMW dropped the M roadsters... none
CLK55 vs M3.... good one, I would take the M3 anyday....
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ML55 vs the X5 4.6..... good one.... X5 is way ahead....
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hrmm different tastes i guess.
you did say every line, which includes the 5 series, 3 series, c class, e class etc.
the companies also have their strengths elsewhere.
When I think BMW, the first thing that comes to mind is a sporty coupe, an M3, and i would definately take an M3 over a CLK55
When I think of Mercedes, the first thing that comes to mind is a big luxury sedan, an S500, and I would definately take an S500 over a 7 series.
you said that BMW doesn't really have something competitive in the high end, and i do agree with you. The 7 pales to an S class and the 6 doesn't live up to the CL/SL's
BMW is in the middle of updating their product lines, so yes, they are missing out on a few models that merc holds over right now (the AMGs SLKs being one of them), likewise, in a few years the same will probably be said for mercedes.
I also believe Mercedes lacks competitive models in the "lower end," there are really no competiors to BMW models like
the M3 CSL
the 3 series (C-class is pathetic compared to it)
the 5 series is a little more arguable, but personally, i'll give the nod to the E60 over the W211.
the 330i ZHP / 330Ci ZHP
the upcoming 1 series / 2 series
These are the models that define BMW, like the S class and the CL class defintes mercedes. If you're only looking at the high end, then yes, by all means, go mercedes. They're gods at that market. but at the lower end, BMW really dominates.
you did say every line, which includes the 5 series, 3 series, c class, e class etc.
the companies also have their strengths elsewhere.
When I think BMW, the first thing that comes to mind is a sporty coupe, an M3, and i would definately take an M3 over a CLK55
When I think of Mercedes, the first thing that comes to mind is a big luxury sedan, an S500, and I would definately take an S500 over a 7 series.
you said that BMW doesn't really have something competitive in the high end, and i do agree with you. The 7 pales to an S class and the 6 doesn't live up to the CL/SL's
BMW is in the middle of updating their product lines, so yes, they are missing out on a few models that merc holds over right now (the AMGs SLKs being one of them), likewise, in a few years the same will probably be said for mercedes.
I also believe Mercedes lacks competitive models in the "lower end," there are really no competiors to BMW models like
the M3 CSL
the 3 series (C-class is pathetic compared to it)
the 5 series is a little more arguable, but personally, i'll give the nod to the E60 over the W211.
the 330i ZHP / 330Ci ZHP
the upcoming 1 series / 2 series
These are the models that define BMW, like the S class and the CL class defintes mercedes. If you're only looking at the high end, then yes, by all means, go mercedes. They're gods at that market. but at the lower end, BMW really dominates.
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Originally Posted by Fikse
I didn't think we're talking about the low end cars here, and I didn't say every model... ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm really not interested in the lower end cars made by either company.... comparing the C240 and the 325i and the E320 vs the 530i is boring...
bring some BMW's to compare against the:
SL55 and SL600 hmm.. there are none...
how about the CL55, CL600, and CL65? none again...
and the S55 and S600? the 760i? come on...
E55? none for a while now...
C32, C55.... the 330i? heh....
SLK55? BMW dropped the M roadsters... none
CLK55 vs M3.... good one, I would take the M3 anyday....![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
ML55 vs the X5 4.6..... good one.... X5 is way ahead....
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm really not interested in the lower end cars made by either company.... comparing the C240 and the 325i and the E320 vs the 530i is boring...
bring some BMW's to compare against the:
SL55 and SL600 hmm.. there are none...
how about the CL55, CL600, and CL65? none again...
and the S55 and S600? the 760i? come on...
E55? none for a while now...
C32, C55.... the 330i? heh....
SLK55? BMW dropped the M roadsters... none
CLK55 vs M3.... good one, I would take the M3 anyday....
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
ML55 vs the X5 4.6..... good one.... X5 is way ahead....
CL55,600,65 are beaten by the m6 and m6 csl also
s55 and s600 are getting very old now and the 7 series is much more modern and more luxurious
E55 gets ****ed by the E60 M5
C32 and C55 get ****ed by the M3
slk55 get ****ed by the Z4
Clk 55 as u say is beaten by the M3 + CSL variant
ML55 is crap and X series ****s it
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Originally Posted by Jdub87(im back)
SL55 and SL600 will be outclassed by the M6 + M6 CSL
CL55,600,65 are beaten by the m6 and m6 csl also
s55 and s600 are getting very old now and the 7 series is much more modern and more luxurious
E55 gets ****ed by the E60 M5
C32 and C55 get ****ed by the M3
slk55 get ****ed by the Z4
Clk 55 as u say is beaten by the M3 + CSL variant
ML55 is crap and X series ****s it
CL55,600,65 are beaten by the m6 and m6 csl also
s55 and s600 are getting very old now and the 7 series is much more modern and more luxurious
E55 gets ****ed by the E60 M5
C32 and C55 get ****ed by the M3
slk55 get ****ed by the Z4
Clk 55 as u say is beaten by the M3 + CSL variant
ML55 is crap and X series ****s it
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Did you daddy tell you these bedtime stories to make you go to bed? You know, grownups will tell you anything to get you to go night-night. ![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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no im just voicing the opinion of the public
Otherwise, you can take your own opinion and shove it up the Queen Mums bum.
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Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
Opinion of the public? If you think the public is some little, high-voice, pimple faced, 17 year-old kid from England, then okay...
Otherwise, you can take your own opinion and shove it up the Queen Mums bum.![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Otherwise, you can take your own opinion and shove it up the Queen Mums bum.
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yea i may be a teen but at least im growin up, i suggest u fix up and stop being a prat, stop **** licking MB, they are not the greatest cars, take criticism and stop praising, i take critisicm, and so shuold u.
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Originally Posted by Jdub87(im back)
yea i may be a teen but at least im growin up, i suggest u fix up and stop being a prat, stop **** licking MB, they are not the greatest cars, take criticism and stop praising, i take critisicm, and so shuold u.
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Originally Posted by GDawgC220
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no, i higlhighted that the M5 is better than the E55, i agree with many people that some BMW models are absolute c**p, take the 7 series, 6 series.
it annoys me when people buy a car , they rant and rave about its the best, when in truth it is not best in class,u must understand wot im sayin, like these people with C32's who are always saying its the "beast" it beats M3s and qoutes like " all the M3 will see is the rear of the C32" - you know wot i mean. C32 is a great car, but u know i aint the best.
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Jdub, just shut up.
I love BMW's for what they are, but you're giving every BMW driver/lover a bad rep.
learn to post your opinion in a logical, calm, non-offending manner. until then, go back to www.supercars.net.
I love BMW's for what they are, but you're giving every BMW driver/lover a bad rep.
learn to post your opinion in a logical, calm, non-offending manner. until then, go back to www.supercars.net.
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Originally Posted by makken
Jdub, just shut up.
I love BMW's for what they are, but you're giving every BMW driver/lover a bad rep.
learn to post your opinion in a logical, calm, non-offending manner. until then, go back to www.supercars.net.
I love BMW's for what they are, but you're giving every BMW driver/lover a bad rep.
learn to post your opinion in a logical, calm, non-offending manner. until then, go back to www.supercars.net.
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Originally Posted by Jdub87(im back)
sorry , i agree my posts are a bit enthusiastic, i better calm myself before i post. i dont hate Mbs at all, i luv the amgs, they are so mean and raw powered .
If you want to give a strong opinion, back it up with facts. You can say the E55 is crap compared to the M5 without getting flamed if you state your reasoning for it. If you don't have the time to type up your reasoning, then don't say anything at all.
you'll just look like you're licking BMW's ****.
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Originally Posted by makken
heh. if you weren't being sarcastic, maybe there's hope for you after all... if you can get past the stigma you've created for youself.
If you want to give a strong opinion, back it up with facts. You can say the E55 is crap compared to the M5 without getting flamed if you state your reasoning for it. If you don't have the time to type up your reasoning, then don't say anything at all.
you'll just look like you're licking BMW's ****.
If you want to give a strong opinion, back it up with facts. You can say the E55 is crap compared to the M5 without getting flamed if you state your reasoning for it. If you don't have the time to type up your reasoning, then don't say anything at all.
you'll just look like you're licking BMW's ****.
ok i will take that on board when next posting.
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Originally Posted by Jdub87(im back)
no im just voicing the opinion of the public
Why don't you jump on Yugo board (with all respect to yugo owners) and share your mental issues overthere
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the public of one - looser!!!!!!
Why don't you jump on Yugo board (with all respect to yugo owners) and share your mental issues overthere![beat](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/beat.gif)
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stop trolling and provoking people who want to talk about cars on this car message board, go to a argument message board if you want to be a ****y little man.
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There you go again, poppin' up and trollin' freely through our forums. You were never sorry. Wishing you a happy banned future.
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Originally Posted by Jdub87(im back)
stop trolling and provoking people who want to talk about cars on this car message board, go to a argument message board if you want to be a ****y little man.
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Anyone else here switch from BMW? I have an 04 M3 that I really enjoy but it is a rough ride. It's a streetlegal autocross car with little luxury. I am thinking about the E55 for something more comfortable and quite a bit quicker in the 1/4 mile. The new M5 does give me slight pause although the E55 seems a bit more elegant.
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Anyone else here switch from BMW? I have an 04 M3 that I really enjoy but it is a rough ride. It's a streetlegal autocross car with little luxury. I am thinking about the E55 for something more comfortable and quite a bit quicker in the 1/4 mile. The new M5 does give me slight pause although the E55 seems a bit more elegant.