[aem]

I'm sure this comparo will soon be talked about.

If someone has better pics please post. So which is gonna win?

[clutch09]

335 will win

[Pretender]

I'm starting falling in love with the 335i (probably on HP) even though I still believe the Sedan looks better.

[aem]

I dunno guys, the clk is as classy as they come..this is gonna be hard...

[wyrm11]

It's hard to tell right now since we (in the US) don't know what the price on the 335 will be, but I don't even think it's an appropriate comparison.

The CLK is far underpowered compared to the 335 and priced starting pretty high. Seems to me that you go with the CLK if you care about the Mercedes name and that's about it. You'll have to pay for that name too.

The 335 is about performance and the ride. If that's what you're looking for, then the BMW wins hands down.

I really don't see the E92 and the CLK as competitors. They just seem to be in different classes, and marketed towards different groups.

[BIMMERVIBE]

old men and women will be seen driving the clk

teens to young adults will buy the bmw


thats just generally speaking of course but its true for the most part in terms of what i see on the road.

[clutch09]

I don't care much for the rear of the 335i but then I've never liked the rear of the CLK. I do think that the 335i will look great in real though, there's just something about it. Let's keep some faith in our german designers

[ToddPhilly]

CLK is a nice car, but is far from connected with the road...at least compared to my E46 330ci. I can only assume the E92 will be a better drivers car. Based on the performance characteristics mentioned in the press release, the 335i should actually be compared to the CLK500. In that case the 335 wins hands down. The 500 has great power, but the heavy V8 pulls the front end all over the place in corners. Not to mention the price tag of the 500 pusing 60k with options (actually I think they're at a 550 now, but I'm not sure). I've had my run with the MB's. I'm gonna stick w/ BMW.

[aem]

Originally Posted by ToddPhilly

CLK is a nice car, but is far from connected with the road...at least compared to my E46 330ci. I can only assume the E92 will be a better drivers car. Based on the performance characteristics mentioned in the press release, the 335i should actually be compared to the CLK500. In that case the 335 wins hands down. The 500 has great power, but the heavy V8 pulls the front end all over the place in corners. Not to mention the price tag of the 500 pusing 60k with options (actually I think they're at a 550 now, but I'm not sure). I've had my run with the MB's. I'm gonna stick w/ BMW.

The clk350 is more priced around the 335i, whereas the clk500 is alot more expensive, more luxurious and is a v8. Cannot compare the 335i with the clk500 (maybe a 5 series or even a 6 series). But if we were to do it then i would pick the clk500 in a heart beat.

Speed isnt everything remember. With these cars, you gotto know that comfort, design and features plays a big part. I'm sure the bmw is a more of a driver's car but on looks and above all luxury i think the merc is the winner...

[David328M-Sport]

Both BMW and MB are wonderful cars but as we are all BMW fans....

[climkt]

if u love manuals, stick with bmw 335i. if e92 is a strict 4 seater, it may lose to the merc CLK in terms of 5 seat practicality. i have been a bmw convert since i bought my e36 325i manual, so i would defintely go for the 335i coupe.

[TENCHI]

different beasts. CLK would the more luxurious car.

but in a race tho, the 335 will win hands down. The CLK 350 is the smaller engine and even gets beat by an e46 325. I think they are what....0-60 in 8 seconds?

[ToddPhilly]

So because of price the 500 is a better, more luxurious car? Laughable. The only difference between the 500 and the 350 is the engine, full leather, and the lower body kit...not a ton of luxury in my opinion. In terms of performance the 335i is 300hp/300ft lb. The clk500 is 305hp/339ft lb. Due to the extra weight the 500, the 335 is faster...plus you can actually get it with a manual transmission. In any event, I think the 335 is a better comparison to the 500 than a 350. If anything it is quite a bargain.

Keep in mind looks are subjective. I personally don't care for the looks of the clk. I think the e92 looks more aggressive, even though it is still not as aggressive as I would like. In terms of luxury I'm not too sure what you're getting at. I think the options list and creature comforts are pretty much identical. If you want a softer ride maybe the MB is for you. If you want a fun-to-drive car that gives you way more for your money, then to me the choice is easy. No offense, but have you actually driven a CLK500? Very nice and smooth ride...but a hog if you try to throw it around a bit in some corners.

[aem]

Did i say because the 500 is more pricier they're better? Untill you sit in the 500 on a daily basis like i do for a living, i don't think you know what it's really like. Why would you compare a 6 cylinder to a v8 when the v8 has a brother with a v6 which is priced in the same category as the 6 cylinder?

People buy cars for many reason, not just how fast it is.

BMW and Mercs are more noted for their luxury attributes and are at the end of luxury cars. You're not gonna find many people going to buy a family sedan in these brands with performance the only thing in their mind, unless they're looking to buy M or AMG cars.

[stressdoc]

Because the E92 335 is a turbo and has hp and torque comparable to the 500. Apples and oranges. clk350/500 = luxotourer, easy on the butt for urban and highway touring. E92 335 is fundamentally a sports car, autobahn burner, alpine two-lane twisties rocket. But still civil enough for everyday driving if fun is more of a priority than soft comfort.

[aem]

Cars don't get compared purely on hp and torque figures. There are other elements such as price, physical being and engine size and type (NA vs turbo). The latter is what get categories in racing...

[Scrooge4277]

Before i bought my 330i, i was also thinking about a used c55 or clk500. I ruled out the c55 after a test drive as it seemed like a really impractical car to have. I actually considered the clk500 for a time, mostly because of the sweet v8. At the time i'd have given the interior advantage to the MB (i love how the center dash flows in the clk500), but i've since changed my mind as i've gotten used to the idrive.

People keep talking about "more luxury" in the clk but i'm not really sure what that means. Sure, the clk has a few really cool touches (like the power steering wheel and headrest and the rear headrests that fold down at the press of a button), but so does the bmw (CA, idrive, bluetooth). Besides, i can't be the only one on this forum who prefers the pebbled bmw leather to the soft, yet common looking leather on the benz.

[ToddPhilly]

"Why would you compare a 6 cylinder to a v8 when the v8 has a brother with a v6 which is priced in the same category as the 6 cylinder?"

Because the v6 in the MB is NOT COMPARABLE to the twin-turbo I6 in the 335!!!! Same reason I don't compare the flat-6 in the Porsche boxter to the flat-6 in the 911 turbo.

"People buy cars for many reason, not just how fast it is. "

I agree. And, my point is that the 335 will offer all of the luxury, gadgets, and creature comforts that the MB offers, PLUS it will be more fun to drive. That's all I'm saying. No doubt the MB is a softer ride. I just think if you're going to buy a touring coupe, get one that is fun to drive.

[aem]

Whether the 350 has or has not got as much go as the 335i is Mercedes bad and to BMW's advantage. The 335 is comparable to the 350 on price and engine displacement, whereas the 500 is a 5L V8 and is in the V8 category.

[findtom]

Maybe when the new design is out for the CLK, for now the fact the E92 is going to be the current model for the next 6 years or so would make it a clear winner for me.

[aem]

You cannot mod a supra to 1000hp and automatically put it in the class that a Gallardo is in, even though the supra might be faster...doesnt work that way.

[ToddPhilly]

"Whether the 350 has or has not got as much go as the 335i is Mercedes bad and to BMW's advantage. The 335 is comparable to the 350 on price and engine displacement, whereas the 500 is a 5L V8 and is in the V8 category."

OMG I can't continue this discussion. You just don't get it. All you see is 8 cylinders vs 6 cylinders. You don't see that the 6-cylinder engine in the bimmer is on par with the 8 cylinder engine in the MB. And the equipment in the 6 cylinder bimmer is on par with the equipment in the 8 cylinder MB. Maybe you're right..We all better go out and buy cars based on engine displacement and # of cylinders.

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