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.
Video covering differences between later and earlier E55 w211s: • E55 AMG W211 Changes b...

[@KD-mm3li]

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.

[@joshis1913]

Because they look classic timeless

[@jhawki777]

Got Damn right. Never age!

[@darealberrygarcia]

They are 13 yrs old

[@fundamentallybroken4194]

Took me 13 years to get mine. The only thing I regret is not getting my CLS 55 sooner.

[@youngbreeze5931]

Christopher Michalski what year? How’s the reliability?

[@edm1207]

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

[@StudioMargalima]

I know right, exactly what i think. Nothing against S-Class. But those lines are downright unparrallelled..

[@sarahconnor7031]

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.

[@ononowski9164]

What scared?

[@fmw944]

SBC Brake?

[@obitog5974]

Why did it scare you again?

[@BubbleDouble]

@@obitog5974 Probably cause it was too fast

[@barebare4826]

Rwd is scary😊

[@Michael-R1Arone]

CLS55 is simply the winner

[@av8743]

Michael Arone how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@MrHikermen]

No

[@jm036]

Simply the loser.

[@smallfaucet]

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

[@av8743]

smallfaucet how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@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 said.......no 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.

[@BeesonsCars]

MrSnowford the dash on the CLS looks more modern and the exterior is jaw droppingly gorgeous. Every time I see a CLS it always commands my attention, it’s just beautiful. The prefacelift (55 models) are the best looking imo.

[@av8743]

MrSnowford how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@Thor86-]

E55 AMG because i love W211!!! ❤️🙏🏼

[@shqairh]

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

[@duke1977]

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

[@maniac2344]

Duke a man of culture

[@benzamg336]

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.

[@av8743]

Benz AMG how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@samspace81]

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

[@calasite]

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 🙂

[@rickd8979]

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

[@av8743]

Ran Dom how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@ahmadramadan4097]

Awesome videos man. Super informative and extremely thorough. Very well researched. Thanks a million! Really helpful!

[@kenethscott8861]

Love the collection especially the CLS 55 because of the distinct look, but the rest are beautifully done... thanks for sharing this vid.

[@215Cormega]

CLS 55 all day.

[@benzamg336]

215Cormega had one.. sold it a year ago and damn I missed it. The E55 is nice but nothing beats those lines and shape of that CLS has a very nice road presence. People were always looking at my cls since it looks like no other Benz. I have some videos of my exhaust it was amazing. Miss it!

[@215Cormega]

Benz AMG I had 2 CLS 55’s as well the design is non other timeless.

[@boyb72]

The CLS55 all the way! I just picked up a silver one and added the 2 piece 19" amg wheels. It looks sick!!

[@bartg7790]

@@benzamg336 Keep in mind just cause someone is looking at a car doesn't mean they like it. If I see an ugly car at a stop light I'm going to stare at it. There's this one guy in my city with what sounds like a straight piped CLS. I can assure you that most of the looks he gets are something along the lines of "what's that idiot doing and why does he have such an obnoxious exhaust on an old man"s car"

[@benzamg336]

Bart G not mine. Go look at my video on my channel if you say that is ugly then you got some bad taste in cars never have I ever got someone that said my car doesn’t look nice. One time I was at the light a guy tells me to pull down my window and asks if I just bought my CLS and it looks nice I said no it’s a 10+ year old Benz he said looks like it came off the lot. The “stares” I was getting was the good ones.

[@starsaber2002]

i do not have a mercedes but i subbed because i am looking into buying one. i also enjoy your content keep up the good work!!!!

[@SaraiGarage]

W219 Gang 🤙🏾

[@winning77th]

Sarai Garage gotta replace my rear air bags, looking at arnotts

[@VanishPenguin]

Good video, i will be comparing the e55 vs e63 vs cls55 vs cls63 for my next purchase

[@uzzle21]

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

[@uzzle21]

CL-class too

[@Djvibratto]

love the IWC plug... the moment I first found one for sale, I purchased it and first time I ever saw it in person was when it was delivered to my home from Chicago.

[@elij.s.7580]

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.

[@siwon66]

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

[@Texas_Cruiser]

How's it going so far?

[@siwon66]

@@Texas_Cruiser Spent over $7k in maintenance, not a cheap car!

[@sosdeca]

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

[@av8743]

Rudy Salazar how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@505Tempest]

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.

[@romaaeropetov5434]

You are absolutely right, the shape of cls is classy and timeless. Love the lines and glory of the 219 body

[@av8743]

Dale Doback how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@stojandekleva9485]

Another great video of these excellent AMG machines!

[@salmanza5568]

I hear these cars are either good for mechaníque shoppe or junkyard is that true?

[@Kevin19700]

Excellent comparison video.

[@citizenpark2782]

Another solid video with a great topic!

[@vladputin4685]

Proud owner of a cls55 amg. I love it the torque the power. The looks the driving experience

[@theCyte]

Great video. Smart also to shoot with the drone. Could you also comment on the difference in the transmissions? Especially the speedshift?

[@saucysosa8337]

Currently have a 2007 cls550 love it !

[@MrCams2011]

My next car after all these years 2020 I will get one! It such a timeless car!

[@flud78]

Great vid. Can you do one about other Mercedes with the 55 engine?

[@twilson1973]

Nice video. I would probably go with the CLS55 simply because the 4 door coupe styling is sexy and sporty at the same time.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great video, thanks the information 👍

[@freecopyrightsounds4570]

Good review bro

[@okeyezeilo6187]

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

[@edwardmena6516]

Okey Ezeilo .... fosho

[@vdochev]

Both are ridiculously cool!

[@t-money8483]

I have an 06 E55 and love the CLS!! They catch my eye everytime I see one drive by. Quick question, the black E55 in the vid, what rims are those and do you know the tire specs? Thanks

[@mahall75]

I like both, great video!

[@33adrenaline]

amgmeister can u do a video on the history of cls 500 550 55amg reliability and so forth? would LOVE!!! i love all your vids bro keep up great work im 06 e55 amg owner

[@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!

[@av8743]

JustinsSupercars how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@WatchoutNSG]

double the insurance from the e55 to the cls holy shit thats crazy, i have a cls55 here in the us

[@mehmetw2046]

Hast du schon einen E55 AMG ?

[@G55STEYR]

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

[@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.

[@RaGoCars]

Very good review 👍

[@turkishkickboxer7190]

CLS is the Best, what a Design

[@av8743]

Turkish kickboxer how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@alvarozamora3493]

1:29 lotus esprit one of my dream cars.

[@akashbhaskar1769]

Most beautiful collection 👍👍

[@zviadambroladze5010]

Got CLS 55 with 63 AMG packaging. It's a bullet! 😍 Now I'm gonna modify a bit to make the rocket 🚀 from this beast! 😍😍

[@BlazinRican1000]

Hey mate great video is there a link to the music in the video?

[@eriposs3638]

C219... love mine and I hope it stays in my garage for many many years.

[@marquise9b]

I love all your videos but why don’t you talk about the CLK55! Would love to see that as it’s a classic

[@SIRSWAUN.]

I have a 2010 cls550...absolutely love it!!! Just purchased 76k miles 1 owner.❤

[@AlexHernandez-xh8ei]

There is no such thing as a 2010 Cls55, u must be talking about Cls63

[@SIRSWAUN.]

@@AlexHernandez-xh8ei damn its a typo..cls 550

[@sergeyradevich6906]

I own cls 500 and thats the best thing that has ever happened to me. The car gets attention everywhere even though it’s 15 y.o.

[@jameskerherve7487]

I love both. I originally sought an E55 and was disappointed I couldn’t find a good one around when I was ready to buy. A dealer introduced me to the CLS55 and I was educated on how they are mostly the same car which is what I ultimately bought a great mint example in factory original condition. I do like that the cls is a more rare and very attractive design however I still want to swipe up an E55 as I feel these are to become really great collector cars.

[@WatchoutNSG]

the cls is the collector car not the e55

[@or6144]

Is yours a 2006 CLS55? Do you still have it? I'm currently checking one out and your thoughts on what I should look out for will be greatly appreciated. By the way does your car (AMG's) come with the SBC Brake System? Did you modify or upgrade them? Thanks!

[@Armed-Forever]

Just found ur channel, Binging on your vids

[@Gaston.-]

Great video!

[@kermitkoolkars1197]

Man that was very cool and the look of all of them ✌👍😎

[@chassypoo8118]

Class is such a great car, with great features, love mines🤗😍

[@hycservices3453]

Hi AMGmeister, What is your take on the CLK55 W208 chassis? thanks

[@TheRejybaby]

Nice lowered look on all 4.

[@69fleetw]

@AMGmeister, Do you know what size are the rims on the cls, assuming 20x9 and 20x11? Do you know if the car was lowered on links or??? Thanks!

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

Both are beautiful

[@MrMaze.]

Cls 19" stock wheels on e55, perfection.

[@ajanderson6890]

I still have a cls love the body to this day beautiful cars

[@romaaeropetov5434]

You also should mention the CLS never had panorama glass roof which was available on E class. Panorama glass roof is absolutely beautiful thing especally on white cars. Also interior of cls is much more luxurious things like leather wrapped center console door panels and dashboard

[@av8743]

Roma Aeropetov how would you compare the second gen cls to cls of that gen? W212 E to w218 CLS both with the facelifts, for example?

[@Frankie_Freedom]

I believe the reason that design became so popular was the main Designer who developed that body style, actually did bounce to other manufacturers, he went to Audi, Hyundai, Bmw as well.

[@Dziugasc]

I love your Mercedes videos

[@thekudonderboss]

Ich liebe den CLS 55 AMG Best wishes from Germany:*

[@worldwidevibes4006]

Cls owners like myself know the feeling fun FACT 👻🤓😎🤑💯

[@theniceones1613]

*the CLS55 LOOKS so much different than any other car on the road.*

[@kenethscott8861]

What type people of wheels and what size and offset tire size and any other specifics for the wheels that are on the CLS 55?

[@michaelfesta9289]

I have a 2012 cls 63 amg and the car just ages well it still pulls hard the steering is tight and the suspension is holding up well kudos to amg

[@offradar31]

What is that song ? It’s beautiful and it seems like e55 are getting kind of scarce might have to get a cls55

[@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken]

An IWC CLS55 was for sale near me quite recently for a really good price and I didn’t buy it because I’m a moron 😅 I did end up with a mint E55 though so I’m not too upset.

[@ravennexusmh]

The style was started by the rover p5 wayyy before the cls. Then a Nissan held the 4 door coupe designation also.

[@julian4548]

Had my CLS 55 for 12 years. Should have kept it. Very special car.

[@thatmatty231guy]

I've got a W211 E550 and love the classic 'mercedes' look it has - still looks sporty with that classic german look. Whereas CLS is still nice but only really the AMG, the rest look really old IMO.

[@darthdaddy6983]

Matty231 Ive got your same car w211 E550 4matic , i really enjoy it.. i feel the same as you about the “old looking” cls & i cant live with that style head lamps either.

[@shootunder7213]

I was looking at e550’s . I mean for the money they’re great cars especially the 4matic package. In the limbo between both cars I was able to score a 09 cls550 with the amg sport body for under 5k with low miles. Couldn’t pass it up.

[@projecar8007]

Can you make more videos about CLS 55AMG? We love it how you present E55, will appreciate also CLS. I want to buy one but not sure about costs and expenses. Should i consider it 1:1 to E55?

[@Wha_SAAB]

Yes, the same. The CLS55 is essentially the same car (as the E55) underneath, with some minor improvements.

[@bulmear2531]

whats your opinion about the 2014 e55, also the 2015 c class having such a dramatic change

[@rsjm_]

What are the wheel specs on the black e55? They do look spot on. Fit perfectly, even without the e63 front! Nice video, as always!

[@AMGmeister]

They are CLS55 AMG stock wheels from the CLS in this video. They are a wide fit on the E55 with 25 offset front and 28 offset rear. It rubs just a bit in the back even with smaller 275 tires.

[@LizardiParty619]

AMGmeister do you happen to know which wheels are on the CL 55??

[@ZootC]

I still have my W219 2009 facelift and for me it's a no brainer. The CLS is still stunning today, even more so than the frankly ugly W218 that replaced it. The issues with headroom are not something that anyone will consider when purchasing one of these. You are not making this your daily driver to take the kids to school. I'm never getting rid of mine and the kids can fight over it when I'm gone as I think they might have appreciated somewhat in value by then. Definitely a future classic.

[@rotarytyrant1469]

Can you do something about the S55 please?

[@benartee9493]

Rotary_Tyrant like that the ABC suspension is ridiculously expensive to keep in working order?

[@kaiefalam]

Ben Artee liKe tHaT yOu cAn’T aFfOrD iT?

[@NeoNeko99]

That black CLS is GOALS!

[@baschii7603]

Need a recommendation, having 32k need to drive during German winter as well. Daily car. Fuel usage doesnt matter. C63amg? W205 or 2013?

[@TheStruggleFest]

the j30 was the first to do the sloping roof thing. however benz was the first to do it aggressively.

[@Erik-ek9du]

What are the 5 spoke wheels on the E55 AMG with the AW5 license plate? Off which Merc are they?

[@smak6994]

Spanish Banks...beautiful spot, gotta love Vancouver

[@suicidekings2]

What wheels are those on the black E55?

[@nikodagreek9502]

I have a w211 e550 and was thinking about upgrading to the e55 but also liked the cls55, I don’t know 🤔

[@chrispapa1587]

What are those rims on the CLS55? 🔥

[@nmhalumni4489]

CLS all day long. It will still look good 5 years from now, whereas the E55 looks outdated since 5 years ago

[@s1monmiteinZ1]

Thats my two favourite Cars !!!

[@aladdin2107]

Please do video on 600/65 cars! Please. Your channel is dope bro! I asked you on insta a few times to. In my opinion, the 65 is king. And also the 600. Any variant. Just how I look at it. Once you own them you will know.

[@AMGmeister]

Aladdin I will try to do one. Just looking for one to film here in Vancouver BC.

[@MrRastadeeper]

u make go cls 🙌

[@adjustings673]

What's the music playing throughout the video, if you would please share?

[@kockicabmw]

2 best looking mercedes, i have 2008 e 220cdi avantgarde, and now cls500 2005 booth amazing

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

It's weird. When the CLS came out I thought it looked much better than the W211. Now years later I think the W211 has aged better.

[@Wha_SAAB]

I think the CLS aged better. Nobody notices the E class because it looks too dated. It’s more of a grandpa car. The CLS looks like a brand new Mercedes, 17 years later. People still look in aw

[@nickzimmermann7297]

My cars picture was used at 2:05😂. It’s the presidential edition I think there’s only 12 made, that’s another rare car too along with IWC edition.

[@6.2Slomaro]

Does the cls and e have the same cooling system?

[@qaisazhar]

If both are exactly the same engine wise, can I swap and CLS 350 to 55 or 63 like E-class AMG?