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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 - 06-20-2006, 10:33 PM

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Yes, this article is from the same June issue of Evo which contained the CLS55 vs M5 vs Quattroporte comparison. I bought this issue!!

Yes, until the AMG comes out with a manual gearbox and are willing to give up some of that autobahn cruising comfort in their cars, magazines like EVO will always find that there is "something missing" when pushing at the limits.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: this is a bit irrelevant because these cars will rarely ever be put to their handling limits on everyday roads. Even on a track, most drivers aren't skilled enough to take these cars to the limits safely.
I don't think it is so much about a Merc's handling limits being inferior to BMW, but more about being less fun to drive. And I think that is why you see a magazine like Evo pick a hatchback over a exotic many times - the fun factor. BTW my first post here, so /wave.
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 - 06-20-2006, 11:36 PM

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Its funny because most BMW fans are always so adamant that the M-cars will run rings around an AMG on the track because thats what they have been designed to do as opposed to AMG's focus on real world comfort/dynamic compromise. So why should the brakes on the BMW's fade so easily? They are after all supposed to be a drivers car.

Good job to MB on the CLK. It really must be close to perfect for road use. Shame im sooooo bored with the CLK's looks.
We're comparing regular sports brakes with ceramic brakes. Of course one of them is going to be better. Replace the regular brakes with ceramic brakes, then problem solved. No idea why they don't use it though.
If we are comparing brakes, most Benz brakes overheat in tracks due to ESP intervention (most of the tests I've seen), and also the fact that we are trying to stop very heavy cars. If only ceramic brakes were cheaper.
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Re: [scans]: EVO drive CLK 63 - 10-06-2006, 06:26 PM

Disapointing after the SportAuto and Auto Express tests were it got beaten by the 335i.
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