Autocar CLS55 vs M5....Very good review...

Bilal · 11-17-2004, 04:57 PM

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11937.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11938.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11941.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11942.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11943.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=11944.jpg

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

shoes · 11-17-2004, 07:47 PM

Thanks for posting this. It is becoming increasingly clear that the handling dynamics of the CLS55 are an improvement upon the E55 (which itself is being improved).

There was never any doubt from the outset that acceleration would be closely matched between these two competitors, the M5 and the CLS55. There was never any doubt from the outset that the BMW would be less comfortable but possess superior handling. There was never any doubt that the BMW would be the less physically attractive of the two.

What surprises me is BMW's choice of transmission, which I believe will be their achilles heal. Does anyone like their SMG transmission? This transmission doesn't appeal to the purists or the hedonists.

AMG gets my business because they know what I like- a fast, good looking, comfortable car that is only less competent than an M5 in circumstances I never seem to find myself- like a racetrack.

Wolfman · 11-17-2004, 07:47 PM

A very nice review indeed

This is more of the comparison I had expected, at least in terms of speed. I am also glad to see also that the steering and damping is improved.

Certainly looking forward to getting this car next spring

Wolfman

VelocitE55 · 11-17-2004, 09:49 PM

Great article! Makes me even more confident that placing my CLS55 deposit tomorrow is the right decision!

11-17-2004, 07:47 PM	#2
shoes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Napa Valley Posts: 470 Drives: X5 diesel	Thanks for the post Thanks for posting this. It is becoming increasingly clear that the handling dynamics of the CLS55 are an improvement upon the E55 (which itself is being improved). There was never any doubt from the outset that acceleration would be closely matched between these two competitors, the M5 and the CLS55. There was never any doubt from the outset that the BMW would be less comfortable but possess superior handling. There was never any doubt that the BMW would be the less physically attractive of the two. What surprises me is BMW's choice of transmission, which I believe will be their achilles heal. Does anyone like their SMG transmission? This transmission doesn't appeal to the purists or the hedonists. AMG gets my business because they know what I like- a fast, good looking, comfortable car that is only less competent than an M5 in circumstances I never seem to find myself- like a racetrack.

11-17-2004, 09:49 PM	#4
VelocitE55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Encino Posts: 1,115 Drives: '06 CLS55 AMG	Great article! Makes me even more confident that placing my CLS55 deposit tomorrow is the right decision! __________________ Watch out BMW M, AMG is coming right at you! '06 CLS55 AMG Delivered May 12th Iridium Silver/AMG Charcoal Lighting Package Premium Package High Gloss Laural Keyless Go 19" AMG Rims Lowered via Star Diagnostics 5% Tint K&N Filters "Snorkel" Mod

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

11-17-2004, 07:47 PM	#3
Wolfman Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Midwest. Posts: 611 Drives: SL600, S500	A very nice review indeed This is more of the comparison I had expected, at least in terms of speed. I am also glad to see also that the steering and damping is improved. Certainly looking forward to getting this car next spring Wolfman

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)