CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion.

Matt · 12-12-2006, 07:41 PM

I looked all over the interenet for something that compares these two cars but came up empty handed for the most part. The CLK has quite a bit more power than the 335i however seeing that the 335i has had such good reviews and an increasing amount of praise from car journalist, I thought i would pin it up against a car thats a bit out of its league. Support your vote with opinions concerning style, price, performance (track times, acceleration) etc.

CLK 550:

Price: $55,675
Engine: N/A 5.4 litre V8
Power: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,800 rpm
0-60: 5.1s
Transmission: 7 spd. Automatic

These were the best I could find of this particular car....If anyone wants to post their own pictures of the CLK please do so.

BMW 335i

price: $41,295
engline: Twin Turbo inline 6
Power: 300hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 1400-5000 rpm
0-60: 5.3s
Transmission: 6 spd. Manual

CAR-NNOSSEUR · 12-12-2006, 08:04 PM

I chose the 335i because it's visually inspiring, it looks like
a trouble maker looking for someone to pick on.

The CLK 550, BATE!

bum-man · 12-12-2006, 08:31 PM

IMO the CLK is a rip off. Hopefully the new one will designed with price in mind.

PC Valkyrie · 12-12-2006, 09:10 PM

There was already a very "heated" thread about this exact same topic:

http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=8271

I think most people preferred the 335i in that thread.

Matt · 12-12-2006, 09:51 PM

I looked for that but couldnt find it...i typed it in the search engine as well. O well. You dont have to vote here but id rather not close the thread just yet.

warot · 12-12-2006, 10:36 PM

For the CLK's money, you can tune your 335i to be over 400hp. I would definitely rather have the BMW, just because it's one of my favorite "down to earth" cars at the moment, but the Benz definitely still have its charms.

great pics of both cars btw Matt

Deutsch · 12-13-2006, 12:02 AM

Can't wait to see the A5, see everyone's reaction then!

Just_me · 12-13-2006, 12:42 AM

CLK550 is not worth the money compared to 335i. Choose 335i and save cash and pay extra for a engine chip instead

Merc1 · 12-13-2006, 01:56 AM

I'd have to go with the 335i too. The CLK550 has a lot of power, but the rest of the car is really starting to show its age, moreso than other MB models that came out at the same time like the E and SL. This current generation CLK has never really looked the part like the previous model (my car!). Go with the 335i, not as powerful, but much newer, better handling and generally a superior car IMO. The only thing the CLK550 has is that new gem of a V8, but its strapped to a now old vehicle.

M

Tycoon · 12-13-2006, 02:26 AM

335i, no need to explain why.

View Poll Results: Which do YOU prefer:
CLK 550	19	32.20%
335i	40	67.80%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

12-12-2006, 07:41 PM	#1
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. I looked all over the interenet for something that compares these two cars but came up empty handed for the most part. The CLK has quite a bit more power than the 335i however seeing that the 335i has had such good reviews and an increasing amount of praise from car journalist, I thought i would pin it up against a car thats a bit out of its league. Support your vote with opinions concerning style, price, performance (track times, acceleration) etc. CLK 550: Price: $55,675 Engine: N/A 5.4 litre V8 Power: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,800 rpm 0-60: 5.1s Transmission: 7 spd. Automatic These were the best I could find of this particular car....If anyone wants to post their own pictures of the CLK please do so. BMW 335i price: $41,295 engline: Twin Turbo inline 6 Power: 300hp @ 5,800 rpm Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 1400-5000 rpm 0-60: 5.3s Transmission: 6 spd. Manual

12-12-2006, 08:04 PM	#2
CAR-NNOSSEUR Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 549 Thanks: 72 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. I chose the 335i because it's visually inspiring, it looks like a trouble maker looking for someone to pick on. The CLK 550, BATE!

12-12-2006, 08:31 PM	#3
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 104 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. IMO the CLK is a rip off. Hopefully the new one will designed with price in mind.

12-12-2006, 09:10 PM	#4
PC Valkyrie Advocate Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 648 Thanks: 0 Thanked 335 Times in 133 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. There was already a very "heated" thread about this exact same topic: http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=8271 I think most people preferred the 335i in that thread.

12-12-2006, 09:51 PM	#5
Matt Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 270 Thanked 128 Times in 90 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. I looked for that but couldnt find it...i typed it in the search engine as well. O well. You dont have to vote here but id rather not close the thread just yet.

12-12-2006, 10:36 PM	#6
warot Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,572 Thanks: 53 Thanked 175 Times in 90 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. For the CLK's money, you can tune your 335i to be over 400hp. I would definitely rather have the BMW, just because it's one of my favorite "down to earth" cars at the moment, but the Benz definitely still have its charms. great pics of both cars btw Matt

12-13-2006, 12:02 AM	#7
Deutsch Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,766 Thanks: 492 Thanked 673 Times in 318 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. Can't wait to see the A5, see everyone's reaction then!

12-13-2006, 12:42 AM	#8
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. CLK550 is not worth the money compared to 335i. Choose 335i and save cash and pay extra for a engine chip instead

12-13-2006, 01:56 AM	#9
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. I'd have to go with the 335i too. The CLK550 has a lot of power, but the rest of the car is really starting to show its age, moreso than other MB models that came out at the same time like the E and SL. This current generation CLK has never really looked the part like the previous model (my car!). Go with the 335i, not as powerful, but much newer, better handling and generally a superior car IMO. The only thing the CLK550 has is that new gem of a V8, but its strapped to a now old vehicle. M

12-13-2006, 02:26 AM	#10
Tycoon Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: CLK 550 vs. 335i-your opinion. 335i, no need to explain why.

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