2003 NEW Mercedes E-Class (E55) - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

JIMMY · 16th July 2001, 00:47

Hi All:

Saw this picture of the New 2003 Mercedes E-Class and wanted to share with you fine people.

Mercedes claims a 306-bhp, 5.0 liter V-8 will replace the E430's 275-bhp. Also a supercharged version of the 5.5 liter V-8 will go into the E55 AMG, give it power equal to that of BMW's 400-bhp. The E55 however, only comes with automatic transmission unlike the BMW.

I think the front of this new "E"-class looks like the current CLK & the rear is very similiar to the current new C-Class. I prefer the current E-Class than the new (More classic).

I wonder what the next 5-Series (E60) REALLY looks like, I heard the ///New M5 is going to get least 450-bhp from ///M-Motorsports.

Comments are welcome! Thanks and Enjoy the post!

Regards,
JIMMY - 540/E430/328ci/X5-4.4i
www.jimmy540i.com

Fury · 16th July 2001, 00:54

Why are all the new MB's looking alike??

JetBoy · 16th July 2001, 00:55

I like Bmws but I have to admit that the MB are very well made cars.

I think that this car looks very similar to many Benzes...I like classic designs...

What kind of stick is that ? Looks so ugly...

Best regards.

JIMMY · 16th July 2001, 01:03

Now all Mercedes are look-alikes.

(PS: Well, besides CL & ML)

livenupe · 16th July 2001, 01:09

Guys (and gals),

Let's be objective here. I agree that there's a common thread that's woven through the MB models. But I also think the same can be said for BMW. A person (albeit one who's not really into cars) could make the argument that all BMW's look alike.

BigArnie · 16th July 2001, 01:18

The next generation M5 is very likely to have a V10 producing 500 hp.

MAVERICK · 16th July 2001, 01:38

Very nice looking car.

EBMCS03 · 16th July 2001, 02:10

Quote:

Originally posted by livenupe
A person (albeit one who's not really into cars) could make the argument that all BMW's look alike.

Haha yes I can relate... my friend was looking at a 3-series picture and said o Look at that M5... I was like no thats a 3...

MEnthusiast · 16th July 2001, 02:24

I think this is a nice evolution. The problem I see with it- and other cars for that matter- is it looks like the front was designed by one person and the rear by another. also on the front- the lights are very aggressive- then you have the grille and the emblem- both a bit "uptight". until they address these items I think the design will look a little conflicted. Overall though I think I like it.

ME

BigArnie · 16th July 2001, 03:26

I have some more pics of the new E-Class..
They were taken at the set of MIB-2... The filmcrew left the car unattended and unveiled.. *g* Now they are in trouble with Mercedes..

Will scan them tommorow...