Predictions - E55 Versus Gallardo?

MNM5ETR · 03-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Thanks a ton for the welcome to the site (chiromikey, ROCKETW19, Big Ape, 305-E55, cicbenz, MB Forever). I am slighly embarassed to say, but not photos (the car is coming out of winter storage in a few weeks). So, I will do one better than some pics of the E55; expect a video of a 2006 (stock except K&N's) and a 2006 Gallardo e-gear (he is also talking about getting a M5 over the next few weeks).

Following is a video of a Gallardo and Z06 and my take is that the results will not be too favorable for the E55. The Gallardo seems to have an unreal initial pull (you will see) and runs really close with the Z06.

The Gallardo driver has my accelerometer and has managed to run a 4.1 0-60 time (my best is a 4.095) and has indicated that he "can do better".

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...86002bafb4.htm

How do you think I will do (straight line runs from various speeds up to 120)

? I actually think I am better off running him from a dead stop than a roll...

Thanks!

TK

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Kev04C320 · 03-19-2007, 11:14 AM

The Gallardo being all wheel drive will have a better initial hook up than the E55 due to no wheel spin.

Scott in H-town · 03-19-2007, 12:25 PM

I have seen videos of the Gallardo losing to an M5, so....

Driver driver driver is my guess.

vraa · 03-19-2007, 12:28 PM

This coming in from left field...

Doesn't matter who wins the race, in the end the Gallardo is a much cooler car!

I like to think of the E55 as the hammer of thor. It works, but it's messy. Pretty much anything else can be considered a dentists precision drill. It's accurate, but it hurts like hell to live with.

MNM5ETR · 03-19-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev04C320

The Gallardo being all wheel drive will have a better initial hook up than the E55 due to no wheel spin.

From a consitency standpoint you are correct but keep in mind they are not like the WRX's and STi's where you can wind-up to redline and dump the clutch. They Gallardo comes out good but they will never run consitent 1.65-1.75 60' times like the WRX's and STi's.

The net is I have to have "game on" coming out of the hole. But, if I do I think it will be very close - the question is at what point does it start pulling me?

MNM5ETR · 03-19-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vraa

This coming in from left field...

Doesn't matter who wins the race, in the end the Gallardo is a much cooler car!

I like to think of the E55 as the hammer of thor. It works, but it's messy. Pretty much anything else can be considered a dentists precision drill. It's accurate, but it hurts like hell to live with.

LOL! Big time on your comment. There is an automobile "hierarchy" and the
E55 is definitely below the Gallardo. What was really humbling is last year we were at a restaraunt and my E55 was parked next to his previous car - F360 Spyder - there were people swarming to it (a Ferrari in MN is not all that common).

I might as well of had a Ford Fusion...

Good original point, though.

305-E55 · 03-19-2007, 01:36 PM

MNM5ETR; You should be able to beat the Gallardo from a dig and also from a low roll. I have raced one from a 60 roll and I pulled on him pretty good.I never got to race one when I was stock but I believe you will edge him out, good luck and go make us proud

Rudyrono · 03-19-2007, 05:30 PM

I recently posted a thread of a race with a Gallardo. He got a very slight jump from a dig but I was pulling hard after about 100'. Yes, the Gallardo is all wheel drive but that can also deter from a good start because the power is being shifted to all four wheels. Once the E 55 hooks up it's all over. Now, after 150, it's probably going to be a different story.

xlr8tin · 03-19-2007, 06:27 PM

I've always been a Vette fan. Nice vid.

CLS55-AMG · 03-19-2007, 06:33 PM

i raced a gallardo from stop,, i was in front by 2 cars till 160 k/m when the road finished,, u hv more tourqe use it ;p

05VENOM · 03-19-2007, 08:43 PM

The Z06 is just awesome...and image they are building a Z06 with
650hp

Minte · 03-19-2007, 09:00 PM

My E55 is bonestock and so is my Gallardo 6sp. I don't see any way that the E55 would take the G. The E is obviously fast,but it weighs too much and develops less hp than the G. If you guys that ran your cars against Gallardo's actually beat them I'd have to believe that the Lambo driver either didn't push it hard or didn't have a lot of experience with it. The other possibility is that I have a unreasonably slow 06 E55.
Don't take this as a dig against the Mercedes. If I could only have one car the E55 would be the one. It's easily the finest car I've ever owned. It just doesn't feel anywhere near as fast as my Lamborghini.

BlownV8 · 03-20-2007, 01:34 AM

Dragtimes.com is your friend. Looks pretty obvious the E55 can be the quicker car in the 1/4 mile:

http://www.dragtimes.com/compare2.ph...ame=Compare%21

MikeRPA · 03-20-2007, 03:01 AM

wow z06 is so ****ing SICK i cant bealive it

jparch · 03-24-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minte

My E55 is bonestock and so is my Gallardo 6sp. I don't see any way that the E55 would take the G. The E is obviously fast,but it weighs too much and develops less hp than the G. If you guys that ran your cars against Gallardo's actually beat them I'd have to believe that the Lambo driver either didn't push it hard or didn't have a lot of experience with it. The other possibility is that I have a unreasonably slow 06 E55.
Don't take this as a dig against the Mercedes. If I could only have one car the E55 would be the one. It's easily the finest car I've ever owned. It just doesn't feel anywhere near as fast as my Lamborghini.

ask MbenzNL what we did to Gallardo's big brother

MNM5ETR · 03-24-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minte

My E55 is bonestock and so is my Gallardo 6sp. I don't see any way that the E55 would take the G. The E is obviously fast,but it weighs too much and develops less hp than the G. If you guys that ran your cars against Gallardo's actually beat them I'd have to believe that the Lambo driver either didn't push it hard or didn't have a lot of experience with it. The other possibility is that I have a unreasonably slow 06 E55.
Don't take this as a dig against the Mercedes. If I could only have one car the E55 would be the one. It's easily the finest car I've ever owned. It just doesn't feel anywhere near as fast as my Lamborghini.

I am in agreement with your assesement big time on what will happen.

The "run" will likely take place later this week (Thursday) for the G owner is on vacation. Hopefully, I will have the video cam with and will try to post it.

TK

MBenzNL · 03-26-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jparch

ask MbenzNL what we did to Gallardo's big brother

the dude driving that lambo that was attached to your front bumper was another example of a dude driving something he couldn't handle...we should have invited him to the karting track as well

however - you will have to chase more lambo's next time I am around!

greetingz,

jparch · 03-27-2007, 03:10 PM

Steve, for sure

my sister is awaiting a re-match

Fikse · 03-28-2007, 04:25 PM

11.8 @ 118 on this one:

http://www.dragtimes.com/Lamborghini...lip-10797.html

should be VERY close.....

03-19-2007, 11:14 AM	#2
Kev04C320 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Coming through an airport near you Posts: 4,330 Drives: like a granny	The Gallardo being all wheel drive will have a better initial hook up than the E55 due to no wheel spin. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

03-19-2007, 12:28 PM	#4
vraa Hurricane Smasher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 28,782 Drives: M6 Coupe	This coming in from left field... Doesn't matter who wins the race, in the end the Gallardo is a much cooler car! I like to think of the E55 as the hammer of thor. It works, but it's messy. Pretty much anything else can be considered a dentists precision drill. It's accurate, but it hurts like hell to live with. __________________ 08 IS-F \| 04 360 Modena \| 07 LX470 \| 08 LS600 \| 07 M6

03-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#8
Rudyrono Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 493 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG	I recently posted a thread of a race with a Gallardo. He got a very slight jump from a dig but I was pulling hard after about 100'. Yes, the Gallardo is all wheel drive but that can also deter from a good start because the power is being shifted to all four wheels. Once the E 55 hooks up it's all over. Now, after 150, it's probably going to be a different story. __________________ Envy

03-19-2007, 09:00 PM	#12
Minte Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Madison,Wi. Posts: 102 Drives: e55amg	My E55 is bonestock and so is my Gallardo 6sp. I don't see any way that the E55 would take the G. The E is obviously fast,but it weighs too much and develops less hp than the G. If you guys that ran your cars against Gallardo's actually beat them I'd have to believe that the Lambo driver either didn't push it hard or didn't have a lot of experience with it. The other possibility is that I have a unreasonably slow 06 E55. Don't take this as a dig against the Mercedes. If I could only have one car the E55 would be the one. It's easily the finest car I've ever owned. It just doesn't feel anywhere near as fast as my Lamborghini. __________________ 06' E55amg 05' Gallardo 98' 993 Cabrio 06' CayenneS

03-20-2007, 03:01 AM	#14
MikeRPA Super Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 543 Drives: 02ml500sport/maxima06-6speed	wow z06 is so ****ing SICK i cant bealive it __________________ 06 NISSAN MAXIMA 6mt MODDED 09 BMW X5 35d

03-19-2007, 12:25 PM	#3
Scott in H-town Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 279 Drives: 2005 E55	I have seen videos of the Gallardo losing to an M5, so.... Driver driver driver is my guess.

03-19-2007, 01:36 PM	#7
305-E55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami,FL. Posts: 463 Drives: 03 E55	MNM5ETR; You should be able to beat the Gallardo from a dig and also from a low roll. I have raced one from a 60 roll and I pulled on him pretty good.I never got to race one when I was stock but I believe you will edge him out, good luck and go make us proud

03-19-2007, 06:27 PM	#9
xlr8tin MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,279 Drives: 1999 C230 (sold), 2000 E55 AMG (sold), E34 BMW 540ia, 2009 Xterra	I've always been a Vette fan. Nice vid.

03-19-2007, 06:33 PM	#10
CLS55-AMG Almost a Member! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Drives: Blue 06 CLS55	i raced a gallardo from stop,, i was in front by 2 cars till 160 k/m when the road finished,, u hv more tourqe use it ;p

03-19-2007, 08:43 PM	#11
05VENOM Super Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 651 Drives: 2009 Viper SRT-10 coupe;daily driver '07 E63 ; 2005 Viper SRT-10 (modded)	The Z06 is just awesome...and image they are building a Z06 with 650hp

03-20-2007, 01:34 AM	#13
BlownV8 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In my garage Posts: 1,483 Drives: E55, Renntech CL600(sold), GL450	Dragtimes.com is your friend. Looks pretty obvious the E55 can be the quicker car in the 1/4 mile: http://www.dragtimes.com/compare2.ph...ame=Compare%21

03-27-2007, 03:10 PM	#18
jparch Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto , Canada Posts: 202 Drives: 03 E55 K4 & 06 SLK55	Steve, for sure my sister is awaiting a re-match __________________ 03 E55 - Drive Dynamic w/vent. / HK Logic 7 / AMG Manufactur leather AIRBAG / EURO COMAND MBenz NL / TV Tuner / Rear Monitor / Active Bi-Xenons (retrofitted) / IMS / UHI phone kit with BLUETOOTH/ Euro anti-blind spot lenses / VCS / TPM / Pano Roof / Parktronic / MP Design Sport Wheel / lowering by MBenzNL / K4

03-28-2007, 04:25 PM	#19
Fikse MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,606 Drives: GT-R,ACR,Q7,335ic	11.8 @ 118 on this one: http://www.dragtimes.com/Lamborghini...lip-10797.html should be VERY close..... __________________ 2009 Nissan GT-R - 11.03 @ 125.44 2008 Dodge Viper ACR - 11.02 @ 129.2 2005 Mercedes E55 - 11.662 @ 119.74 RENNtech Stage II (sold)

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