Max (SD)

How do they compare, what are the characteristics of both? Does the E completely outperform the S? Comfort? Performance?

I am 6' 3" 230lbs, will the back seat be usable in the E compared to the S?

MBE55AMG

The E outperforms the S only slightly. Not sure if your body will be suited comfortably on that back of the E, but surely the S. I'm not sure about the technical aspects of performance and comfort between the two, but obviously both are loaded with power along with luxury. What more can you ask for in sporty sedans?

Max (SD)

You may have misunderstood regarding the back seat. I am certainly not going to be driven around. I meant being tall I push the seat all the way back. How will the rear passenger sit with the front seats pushed back in the E? Does it give them much room?

dgussin1

My buddy is 6'4 310lb college football player, and he fits perfectly in the E55 and doesn't even need the seat all the way back...there is plenty of room in the back of it...of course the S55 is gonna be larger, and if you are gonna get the S, go with the 600.

amg55

Not even close to being correct.
I spent an 8 hour day this summer at the AMG Challenge running each of the AMG's to their maximum capacities...slalom, drag, spin-out, track runs, etc.
The S55, while a remarkably well engineered car (that is, remarkable that the AMG sedan, as large and heavy as it is, can be tossed around at all and maintain its composure is impressive) was very obviously inferior to the E55 in every performance test.
If you need the space, the S55 is a great road car with some nice performance capabilities for a car its size.
If you're looking for the most athletic of the AMG sedans, it's the E55.
The majority of the professional drivers I spoke with that day preferred the E55 to every other AMG on the track, even the SL55 and CL55.

norb

60 > then S
60 < then E

Any Questions?

Max (SD)

How does one go to the AMG challenge. That is probably what I need to do prior to making a decision. I have been finding that I am taking more out of town clients around. I want to make sure that they fit comfortably in the back seat but not give up the performance objective of the car. Note; this would be a replacement to my 996 turbo. I don't want to lose the thrill of the drive when I am on my own.

M6toE55

I'm 6-2, 225 - there's plenty of room left behind my seat. I frequently have three other passengers in my car (albeit a w210). Absolutely no complaints from them - even the larger folks...

The S is nice and spacious, but not the same "athletic" feel as the E...

Also - I think the AMG challenge is a $1,000 ticket. Seems like it would be a nice "client event" but certainly hasn't rated high on my list of things to spend my own $$ on...

W210

The S55 is roomier but I like the trim and finishing in the E55 better. Don't forget new S will be out next year.

E55AMG99

I've been comparing the E and S bodies side by side all day today. I'm 6'03" and find that the rear seat leg room is barely acceptable for an average adult if you want to keep the seatbacks clean. Both are beautiful but if you want to impress your rear seat passengers, go for the S. The E55 is a better car in all performance categories than the S55. However, the S600 (with a few minor tweeks) can make your 996TT look like grandma's Buick at the stoplight drags.