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by Welky » Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:56 pm
Right, had the E55 AMG today and just a recap, its a 2005 with 27k miles. Here's an overview of my thoughts for those who're interested:
AMG is very, very quick but the RS6 feels quicker, even though it isn't.
If you boot it in the wet the tail slides all over the place even with ESP on. As such it is harder work than the 6 and great fun.
The extra weight of the 6 is very noticeable, but from A to B my money is on it over the AMG. You just can't put the power down in the Merc.
The rev range in the AMG is a lot more useable with power all the way from 2k to 6k.
The AMG has a lot more toys, and the comfort, sport 1 & 2 suspension settings are brilliant.
The AMG exhaust note is truly stunning! At 3k revs it sound bonkers, at 6k its embarrassing!
The gearbox changes down much more smoothly than the 6, but has the same occasional quirks.
The 6 has a much nicer feel behind the wheel. The cabin is cosy and intimate, whereas the AMG is open and impersonal.
The RS6 seats are much nicer, as is the red interior lighting. The Merc is a dull orange, which is...dull.
In summary, the Merc is great fun, has loads of gadgets, fast as f..k, and sounds off the charts...but the RS6 feels more special. For example, the owners manual and service book in the Merc does not mention AMG anywhere! With the RS6 you're buying exclusivity whereas the AMG buys you a fast E Series Merc. It's a bit like comparing 'Lock Stock' or 'Snatch' with a Hollywood special effects blockbuster. The AMG may be faster, noisier, more toys and effects, and more of a handful, but the RS6 is ultimately more rewarding. With a Miltek and remap it would offer everything the AMG does, and more...IMHO
C5 RS6 Avant. Muggle Blue, Black leather, PSS9s, Hotchkiss ARBs, Grizz's BIG brake kit, Phaeton cooling ducts.
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