2003 BMW M5 vs. 2003 Mercedes E55 AMG - M Meets AMG
What's Hot
* Amazing powertrain
* class-leading handling
* first-class cabin
What's Not
* No automatic trans option
* clutch takes a little practice
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| VEHICLE | '02 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG |
| Base price | $71,350 |
| Price as tested | $74,075 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, RWD, 5-pass |
| Engine | 90 V-8, SOHC, 3 valves/cyl |
| Displacement, cu in/cc | 331.9/5439 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 349 @ 5500 |
| Torque @ rpm | 391 @ 3000 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase, in | 111.5 |
| Curb weight, lb | 3768 |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 4.99 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 13.46/106.71 |
| 0-100-0, sec | 16.51 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 120 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph | 62.84 |
| EPA mpg, city/hwy | 27/24 |
| On sale in U.S. | Currently |
What's Hot
* Another amazing powertrain
* another superb cabin
* rock-solid high-speed stability
What's Not
* No stick-shift option
* gets tail-happy during aggressive transitions
* confusing ergonomics