CLS55 vs E55 AMG | Which to Buy? w219 vs w211 (4K)

In this video, I cover the differences between the CLS55 AMG and the E55 AMG in the w219 and w211 body styles. The CLS is the sportier sedan, but it has a few drawbacks such as less space for rear passengers.

[KD-mmli]

Those cars are almost 15 years old and still look perfect. Edit, I have a 08 63, only lowered a bit with the oem 2 piece five spoke split wheels and flush spacers. What. A. Look. Truly one of a kind cars. The original trend setter for the fast back sedan.

[sarahconnor]

I had the E for 3 years. And it scared the shit out of me every day. Unbelievable that it's still getting the special attention that it deserves 15+ years later. Beast.

[edm]

i remember seeing a cls back in '06 i was like WTF IS THAT??...that design was something special even better than the s class

[MrSnowford]

Nice video. I went with the CLS55 but both are amazing vehicles. IMO the CLS is one of the most beautiful 4 doors ever designed. I preferred the CLS interior and I have found the stock exhaust note in the CLS to be more aggressive than the E55 and I can run 305's in the back without issue. That doubt that the E55 has better interior space, especially in the back, has better visibility (CLS A pillars are HUGE and I always have to double check my sight lines) and is more of an evil sleeper, especially the wagon. Either way you can't go wrong. The M113K will go down as one of the best combustion engines. The endless torque always puts a huge smile on my face.

[smallfaucet]

Always loved the driving (for the last 6 years) CLS63. Awesome car!

[benzamg]

I had the CLS55 and loved every minute of driving it. Had beautiful lines and looked unique compared to any other Benz. At the light id always get people starring into my car since it looked like no other Benz! Also had an exhaust on it which sounded amazing. Still have videos on my channel. Miss it but it was time to move on.

[KyleJHB]

The CLS is by far, at least to me, one of the best designed cars of the 21st century. It still looks stunning today. PS: even although the CLS is a four door it's classed as a coupé and as such it's C219 and not W219 🙂

[rickd]

Never really been a fan of the W219's looks up until recently. Then you post a great video about it and now I'm smitten

[shqairh]

It's like you know what's in my head and then you upload a video about it

[Tempest]

CLS55 is a timeless car. With the right wheels they are absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been looking for a nice example to buy for the last 2 months.

[duke]

Cls allday I let the wife have the house and kids but that cls coming with daddy

[siwon]

Bought a CLS 55 after watching this video, always loved E55s but this time I went for the CLS

[sosdeca]

CLS! currently own one and is one of the most amazing vehicles I've ever owned!

[okeyezeilo]

The e55 for me, I'm afraid; a tad more room and a less edgy design. Both are great cars though...

[GSTEYR]

They are both so badass that you buy which one is in better shape or cheaper or closer to get

[uzzle]

we really need a cls55 amg video soley for that platform and discussing the 030 package for it and etc. gotta ask the best Amg content guy on youtube

[samspace]

Great video as usual! Deciding factor for me was seating for 5 and finding an initially clean enough AMG to buy.

[elij.s.]

I had the W220 AMG for roughly 3 years and i miss it every day. it was every bit as clean as the cars in this video. sadly the hydraulic suspension was too troublesome compared to the air suspension of the W211 and W219. The M113K is a great motor, and I vow to own one of these 2006 AMG sedan models again someday.

[JustinsSupercars]

I think the CLS looks better but here in Germany the insurance costs for the CLS are double the costs of the E55. So I guess I’ll go for an E55 next year! Can’t wait!

[DatCarguy]

As a former CLS55 AMG Owner my opinion is clearly unbiased when saying the CLS is the better car :) Also If you live somewhere with bad roads i.e. New York I'd recommend budgeting for a set of aftermarket rims because those factory 19inch ones will bend and crack constantly.