RS6 vs E55...discuss... - Page 4

AvusRS6_(x-Dinan5) · 08-30-2004, 07:22 PM

the line then the E55 will take it. I think modded RS6s are trapping around 111-114ish (RS6.Com has good info) where stock E55s are trapping in the 115ish.

I'm taking my car out to the track next month but I will have Renntech Stage 1 by then...

eph94 · 08-30-2004, 07:37 PM

Sign up for your first one with prudence!!

I love taking the RS6 to the track. It blows away most stock production cars and it hold its own against the modified ones as well (forget it if they have R-compound tires though). Whenever I run with the local BMW club, I secretly hope for rain. With the AWD, I can get on the power much sooner than with RWD and my corner exit speeds consequently are much higher.

This all being said, an E55 sounds like it could be a lot of fun on the track too with a little tightening up of the suspension. I can't decide it if would be more fun passing a BMW with a Benz or a Caddy.

Which brings me to my next point, if you're concerned about "value", what about the Cadillac CTS-V??

audirs6sport · 08-31-2004, 03:15 AM

where are u located?

hemants · 08-31-2004, 05:51 AM

DaveyKid · 08-31-2004, 07:10 AM

hemants · 08-31-2004, 07:28 AM

Hy Octane · 08-31-2004, 07:56 AM

A very special car..

hemants · 08-31-2004, 08:05 AM

What about long term ownership cost/reliability of one vs the other. I would tend to think the Merc would give less headaches?

jatwrite · 08-31-2004, 09:13 AM

Not to mention modified rear bumper/fenders.

RTFM · 08-31-2004, 09:20 AM

Both vehicles are 'sleepers' to the untrained eye. Neither really stands out more then the other.

As for reliability, the E-class is known to have lots of issues. Just go to the Benz forums and you will see!

Given that both are using forced induction, albeit different flavor, you are still stressing the engine, thus I think reliability is a toss up on either vehicle. Luck of the draw my friendly troll!

08-30-2004, 07:22 PM	#31
AvusRS6_(x-Dinan5) New Member Account #: 59099 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 138	Chipped RS6 won't beat a stock E55 IMO...only off the line then the E55 will take it. I think modded RS6s are trapping around 111-114ish (RS6.Com has good info) where stock E55s are trapping in the 115ish. I'm taking my car out to the track next month but I will have Renntech Stage 1 by then...

08-30-2004, 07:37 PM	#32
eph94 Junior Member Account #: 50296 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 672	Tracking the car can be an addiction Sign up for your first one with prudence!! I love taking the RS6 to the track. It blows away most stock production cars and it hold its own against the modified ones as well (forget it if they have R-compound tires though). Whenever I run with the local BMW club, I secretly hope for rain. With the AWD, I can get on the power much sooner than with RWD and my corner exit speeds consequently are much higher. This all being said, an E55 sounds like it could be a lot of fun on the track too with a little tightening up of the suspension. I can't decide it if would be more fun passing a BMW with a Benz or a Caddy. Which brings me to my next point, if you're concerned about "value", what about the Cadillac CTS-V?? __________________ _________________________ '06 Porsche C4S '08 Scion xB Gone but not forgotten: '04 MINI Cooper '03 Audi RS6 '01 Audi S4 (Stg 3) '01 BMW X5 3.0 '99 BMW 540

08-31-2004, 03:15 AM	#33
audirs6sport New Member Account #: 68450 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 195	Re: Chipped RS6 won't beat a stock E55 IMO...only off where are u located?

08-31-2004, 05:51 AM	#34
hemants AudiWorld Expert Account #: 1280 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 28,067	noob yes, troll ...please... __________________ Originator of the scrunch or fold poll.

08-31-2004, 07:10 AM	#35
DaveyKid AudiWorld Super User Account #: 66235 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,987	I guess I don't see you as either. It's a fair topic and a hotly debated one. __________________ Autobahn, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Road America, VIR, Laguna Seca, Gingerman, Grattan, Blackhawk, Daytona Int'l Speedway and The Nurburgring! 2004 Porsche 996TT X50 Speed Yellow 2007 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Silver 1995 BMW M3 Dakar Yellow Euro (Evo) 3.2L 2005 Mercedes S600 Black 2004 VW R32 Tornado Red (My Track Slut) 2007 Yukon XL Denali Summit White 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 "Scooter" "Setting the bar high enough so you all can walk under it"

08-31-2004, 07:28 AM	#36
hemants AudiWorld Expert Account #: 1280 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 28,067	Cadillac = ugly eysore __________________ Originator of the scrunch or fold poll.

08-31-2004, 07:56 AM	#37
Hy Octane AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 49914 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,230	E55 just blends in with thousands of other Mercs. The RS6 is a rare sight.. A very special car.. __________________ 2003 RS6 Avus Silver w/Black Interior. Nav Sirius Satellite Radio Enhanced Exhaust Carbon Fiber Trim Previous Audi's 91 Audi 200 20v Turbo Quattro 94 Audi urS4 20v Turbo Quattro w/ stage 1 Hoppen ECU @ 286hp. H&R Springs/ Bilstein Sport Shocks.. Still have this one.. 03 A6 4.2 . Blew the motor after 8k miles . They couldnt fix it, had stopped production, so was conned into buying an RS6. 03 RS6. Stock except I removed the mufflers and had LaBree make me quad straight pipes instead.

08-31-2004, 08:05 AM	#38
hemants AudiWorld Expert Account #: 1280 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 28,067	Visually, the RS6 blends into the A6 more than the E55 into the E320..sorry, that's how I see it! What about long term ownership cost/reliability of one vs the other. I would tend to think the Merc would give less headaches? __________________ Originator of the scrunch or fold poll.

08-31-2004, 09:13 AM	#39
jatwrite Member Account #: 18408 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	Where are flared fenders & "inflated"-look rocker panels on E55? That's what sets RS6 apart IMO Not to mention modified rear bumper/fenders. __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

08-31-2004, 09:20 AM	#40
RTFM Junior Member Account #: 39128 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 827	well Both vehicles are 'sleepers' to the untrained eye. Neither really stands out more then the other. As for reliability, the E-class is known to have lots of issues. Just go to the Benz forums and you will see! Given that both are using forced induction, albeit different flavor, you are still stressing the engine, thus I think reliability is a toss up on either vehicle. Luck of the draw my friendly troll! __________________

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