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E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG | « » 11:15 PM 3-17-2004 | |
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we all knew this was coming so i may as well start it. which one would you prefer and why? i would take the E60 M5 in a heartbeat and i think its incredible looking as well as the 500hp V10
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 11:21 PM 3-17-2004 | |
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BMW always has such balanced cars and with 500 hp the new M5 will be simply amazing.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (toyotagardner) » | « » 11:45 PM 3-17-2004 | |
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Something about making the RPM's climb as high as they do in the M5 that makes me want one more then any current car on the market 
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 12:45 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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I think that we should wait until the M5 is actually driven and reviewed. This poll is speculation at best. Remember it is not always the most powerful car that is superior.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (VDubMKIV) » | « » 12:49 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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I think the E55 is the better looking car, but chances are the M5 will be a superior driving car all around. The E55 while getting descent reviews and being silly fast, I wouldn't exactly call it a home run.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 1:01 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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of course it's speculation, but I feel like there is reason to say the M5 will be the better sports sedan. With all that power, I can't imagine a bimmer being ... bad
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (SVTFecus) » | « » 8:05 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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Manual tranny!
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 8:28 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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E60 ///M5Engine: 5.0L V10 Net Power: 500 [estimate] Net Torque: 500 [estimate] Time: 0-60 in under 5 seconds [estimate] MSRP: 80,000 + [estiamte] 

E55 AMG Engine: 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engine Net Power: 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm Net Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm Time: 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds MSRP: $79,270.00 

E55 AMG is my choice.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Crazyfurdubs) » | « » 8:49 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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which one can i use my left foot?
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG » | « » 9:32 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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E55 for me
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (vapor) » | « » 9:33 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by vapor » | which one can i use my left foot?
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i don't think either of them
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Crazyfurdubs) » | « » 9:36 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Crazyfurdubs » | | E60 ///M5 Engine: 5.0L V10 Net Power: 500 [estimate] Net Torque: 500 [estimate] Time: 0-60 in under 5 seconds [estimate] MSRP: 80,000 + [estiamte]
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Torque is estinamted to be 500Nm, which IIRC is only about 370 Lb-Ft.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (mojojojo.ca) » | « » 10:25 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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BMW, b/c reliability is my #1 concern.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Mark27) » | « » 10:46 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Mark27 » | | Manual tranny! |
neither one has a manual . the M5 has a sequential the e55 has an auto, neither has a clutch.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (rempel) » | « » 10:51 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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Merc quality has been in the toilet as of late.I'd go with the M5 because I favor high revving engines to supercharged torque monsters. The M5 will be the better driver's car, unless the F it up in a major way.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Rob) » | « » 11:00 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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Sorry, but if I'm going to spend that much on a car, it has to look good as well.AMG
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (rossi46) » | « » 11:05 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by rossi46 » | | Sorry, but if I'm going to spend that much on a car, it has to look good as well. AMG |
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» | « » 11:07 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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i'll take an RS6 over both of those.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 11:50 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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i would glady accept either one
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 11:53 AM 3-18-2004 | |
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AMG for me...
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (peppie cola) » | « » 12:21 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by peppie cola » | | BMW, b/c reliability is my #1 concern. |
Your answer should have been neither- I-Drive hasn't been very reliable-Not that Command has either- I'd take either. They are both sick cars.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 12:27 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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I'm not a fan of how the E60 M5 sounds. It sounds like a Viper.Video: http://www.matfors.net/foppa/kul/E60M5_video.mpg
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Kierf - ¿§?) » | « » 12:50 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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Sorry to say but id have to take the AMG . I am in love with that car.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (1.8tizzle) » | « » 1:16 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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Backseets are always a big selling point for me, but has anyone ever been in the back of the e class. Very small for such a big car. I think my old jetta had more room. Don't know about the 5 series though.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (toyotagardner) » | « » 1:40 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by toyotagardner » | | Backseets are always a big selling point for me, but has anyone ever been in the back of the e class. Very small for such a big car. I think my old jetta had more room. Don't know about the 5 series though. |
I've never been in the back of the E-Class AMG, but I've been in the back of the E-Class 320... Not HUGE, but big enough for sure... you old Jeta had more room? MKIV? MKIII? or?
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Teko_1.8T) » | « » 1:50 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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Slightly off topic, but I really find the brake lights on the M5 look alot like the brake lights on the WRX STI espescially at night when lit up. Sorry, I digress. I'd like the M5 with the inteior of the E55. White leather, ebony wood. That would be .
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (hawc) » | « » 6:57 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by hawc » | I'd like the M5 with the inteior of the E55. White leather, ebony wood. That would be . |
We have a winner tell him what hes won ................ hahaha but really i couldn't agree any more. The interior on the E55 is gorgeous and getting to drive one regularly i can say the car is a beast but long before my dad had this car there has always been a bemer or two in the driveway so im gonna go with The bemer.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (mojojojo.ca) » | « » 8:44 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by mojojojo.ca » | Torque is estinamted to be 500Nm, which IIRC is only about 370 Lb-Ft. |
i wouldnt say "only" because the E39 M5 had 370lb as well and the car had 100 less horsepower and weighs about 200lbs more. i say 200lbs because on average the E60's are weighing about 200lbs less than the E39's. also, if you remember the BMW press release for this car, they said that it will go to 200mph in less than 13 seconds, i think i read that an SL55 does it in 13.9
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 8:53 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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No comment. Too hard to make a decision.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (Crazyfurdubs) » | « » 10:36 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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That is a rear end shot of a CLK-55 AMG
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (GTI1.8) » | « » 11:21 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by GTI1.8 » | That is a rear end shot of a CLK-55 AMG |
I was going to say... I thought the E55 AMG had quad exhaust.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (brent0226) » | « » 11:28 PM 3-18-2004 | |
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That is a CLK rear end, but the E55 rear end also looks soft. In fact the E-Class is really let down by it's rear end. It' so nothing. Now the SL rear end, that's a great looking rear end. The E-class rear end is so boring. I'd take a black Porsche 996TT over both of those and own all y'all.
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (hawc) » | « » 12:15 AM 3-19-2004 | |
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (fitch) » | « » 12:26 AM 3-19-2004 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by fitch » | i wouldnt say "only" because the E39 M5 had 370lb as well and the car had 100 less horsepower and weighs about 200lbs more. i say 200lbs because on average the E60's are weighing about 200lbs less than the E39's. also, if you remember the BMW press release for this car, they said that it will go to 200mph in less than 13 seconds, i think i read that an SL55 does it in 13.9 |
That should be 200Km/h not Mph...
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Re: E60 M5 vs. E55 AMG (gtiglxvr62000) » | « » 3:13 AM 3-19-2004 | |
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i really really like the E55....
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