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Old 11-08-2002, 10:19 AM
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500E / E500 vs E55

A while back, Mike Curcio posted the same question. However, because of an MB failure to show up with a 55, I believe the question was not fully answered.

So, I a curious: has anyone had the opportunity to pit a vernerable 124 agains the 210 lately. I would like to know how they compare.

Ill try to sneak in a test drive of an E55 this weekend and wring it out a little. Will report back.

Any thoughts/ experiences on relative performance?
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Old 11-08-2002, 10:41 AM
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I've driven several E55s so far, and they are very quick-I think one that's running right will take a 500E in outright acceleration, but not by a huge margin (I guesstimate a car length or 2 in the 1/4 mile)

I will try to arrange a head-to-head accel run - my dealer has a car, I just need to find the time to run him!
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I'm interested in this outcome too, though less about the straight line speed and more about how the cars otherwise compare..
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Old 11-11-2002, 09:50 PM
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Calling all E55 owners - let's do a track day! If I can't get ya, I'm sure Hendy or Tackman wil give you fits ...I hate those guys (and anyone else faster than me )
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Old 11-12-2002, 09:11 PM
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My friend raced a 00' M5 with his 500E (w/ KNN's, Neils' Chip). they reaced untill 150mph...his car was a little more than a car length not bad for a 93' car hu...automatic vs 5 speed, approx. 1 1/2 cars away or less...

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