CLK55 or E55

e554jlp · 08-01-2003, 08:09 PM

I am in the market for a 1999 to 2002 E55 or CLK55. I am having a tough time deciding which to get. I have on driven the E55 but how does the CLK compare. In terms of performance which is better (from a stop or rolling)? Gas Mileage.....? Please help

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E55AMG99 · 08-01-2003, 08:19 PM

CLK 55 coupe is about the same HP but 3-400 lbs lighter. Therefore theoretical performace will be better. I've seen bone stock E55 Vs. CLK55 coupe turn exact same times on the track. The E55 was actually faster in a couple of places on the track. The difference at the end of the day was the front tires and presumably the brakes were destroyed on the E but not that bad on the CLK. As they say YMMV.

karl k · 08-02-2003, 12:33 AM

If you don't need the space that the E provides, get the CLK.

It's 300lbs lighter, faster, more economical -- and the CLK looks much sportier.

ndabunka · 08-02-2003, 01:49 AM

As a matter of fact, BUY MINE!!! I've decided I need foud doors and am in the process of offering mine for sale. You can see the general details on my signature but PM me for photo's, price, etc. I LOVE the car and did participate in the Georgia AMG get together so some of the guys on here know me. I'm not in any hurry to sell as I still THROUGHLY enjoy running it every once in a while but with a 2nd child now and now wiling to put a car seat in the rear, it's simply time for me to bite the bullet and move back to the four door flavor.

Chappy · 08-02-2003, 12:53 PM

Get the CLK

08-02-2003, 12:33 AM	#3
karl k MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,065 Drives: 2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)	If you don't need the space that the E provides, get the CLK. It's 300lbs lighter, faster, more economical -- and the CLK looks much sportier. __________________ 2002 CLK55 ////AMG brilliant silver & charcoal nappa GPS Comand & Escort 8500

08-02-2003, 01:49 AM	#4
ndabunka Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 738 Drives: No longer car shopping...	Buy the CLK55! As a matter of fact, BUY MINE!!! I've decided I need foud doors and am in the process of offering mine for sale. You can see the general details on my signature but PM me for photo's, price, etc. I LOVE the car and did participate in the Georgia AMG get together so some of the guys on here know me. I'm not in any hurry to sell as I still THROUGHLY enjoy running it every once in a while but with a 2nd child now and now wiling to put a car seat in the rear, it's simply time for me to bite the bullet and move back to the four door flavor. __________________ Official traitor...I bought a 7-series instead of the 2-seater "toy" SLK55...

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08-01-2003, 08:19 PM	#2
E55AMG99 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area Posts: 3,438 Drives: '10 E63 soon, '09 C63, '09 Denali, 08 Range Rover, '08 ZO6, '07 Rubicon	CLK 55 coupe is about the same HP but 3-400 lbs lighter. Therefore theoretical performace will be better. I've seen bone stock E55 Vs. CLK55 coupe turn exact same times on the track. The E55 was actually faster in a couple of places on the track. The difference at the end of the day was the front tires and presumably the brakes were destroyed on the E but not that bad on the CLK. As they say YMMV.

08-02-2003, 12:53 PM	#5
Chappy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 7,888 Drives: AMG	Get the CLK

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