Dump the E55 and go with a W212 E63?
06-18-2021 | 02:08 PM
#26
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m157 SL63
There's something about the e55 which made it feel much faster than it actually was. I don't know if it's the torque curve, the transmission, or what. My brother had a modded high-mileage e55 which only trapped low 90s in the 1/8th, but it felt way faster.
06-18-2021 | 04:55 PM
#27
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2011 CL63 AMG (Current) 2005 CLS55 AMG (Current) 2004 C32 AMG (Sold)
I agree whole hearted with you here. Although disclaimer my CLS55 is quite modded. But when I went to test drive the W218 M157 and W212 M157 I to was not blown away at all. It felt refined and less of a monster which was against my expectations. Jumping back into my CLS55 after their test drive sure was fun. I would love to have a ride though in a stage 2 M157 car and see what that difference is like.
09-22-2021 | 09:12 PM
#28
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From: RALEIGH-DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA
Mercedes Benz E55
Hello all. I have a 2006 E55 AMG with a Eurocharged stock tune and has about 67k miles on it. Owned it for almost 5 years now and it always puts a smile on my face. Wanted to check with you W212 E63 bi-turbo owners to see how your cars have been treating you. I know the E55 M113k motor is pretty bullet-proof, no issues whatsoever except the common Airmatic problem.
Should I sell the E55 and join the Bi-Turbo club? What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Should I sell the E55 and join the Bi-Turbo club? What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
09-22-2021 | 10:31 PM
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1991 964 Turbo, 2002 Black E55, 2002 Black E55 " The Beast"- 2014 E63s
I had an '06 E55 and I think I liked it until I sold it and bought a W210 E55. For some reason, the car seems way more balanced than a W211 E55 which is pretty nose heavy. I then bypassed W211 E55 and bought a '14 E63s which is way different than the previous generation. The sound, the stock power and the balance is way better than any previous generation.
A local friend has a 2005 E55 and honestly I don't really care much for it and when I a modded W210 E55 came available, I bought that instead. I now have 2 W210 E55's and a W212 E63s and I am pretty happy with this combo.
A local friend has a 2005 E55 and honestly I don't really care much for it and when I a modded W210 E55 came available, I bought that instead. I now have 2 W210 E55's and a W212 E63s and I am pretty happy with this combo.
10-12-2021 | 10:56 AM
#30
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Alfa 159
Having driven two E63 W212 version recently as I try and find a new (to me) Merc there is no way I'd buy the Twin Turbo 5.5 over the M156 NA.....the old school motor is is so much more alive alive and instant.....the TT felt more.....erm.... soft....in both its delivery and its tone. Faster but didn't feel faster!. Like having two identical tigers....one wild and fighting to survive....one tame and living in a zoo!!
I'm afraid I've never had the pleasure of piloting an E55 though......
I'm afraid I've never had the pleasure of piloting an E55 though......
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10-12-2021 | 11:15 AM
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From: Northern VA
2016 E63s
Having driven two E63 W212 version recently as I try and fine a new (to me Merc) there is no way I'd buy the Twin Turbo 5.5 over the M156 NA.....the old school motor is is so much more alive alive and instant.....the TT felt we more soft....in both its delivery and its tone. Faster but didn't feel faster!. Like having two identical tigers....one wild and fighting to survive....one tame and living in a zoo!!
I'm afraid I've never had the pleasure of piloting an E55 though......
I'm afraid I've never had the pleasure of piloting an E55 though......
