Why Is This CLS550 So FAST???

Is a renntech tuned cls550 better than a cls63?? Find out in the latest episode of nwd229.
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[@JDRVP]

Thank you for putting up this review. I have been searching for the very review you did for the Renntech ECU mod for this engine. Nothing close to your detailed review. I have the same engine in my '12 E550 Cabriolet. I've been considering the upgrade for it but wanted more info. Thanks again for a job well done.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Jesse Padilla awesome man! Glad I could help!

[@erich1308]

Before AMG was a factory option they were an independent tuning company who sold AMG cars from their own facility. In Germany if you make extensive mods (engine, tranny, suspesion etc) to a vehicle, the tuner get have their brand recognized as an independent manufacter hence AMG. MB had no affiliation with AMG during this period. AMG was founded by 2 partners and when MB purchased the company the 2 AMG partners broke up.....1 of the partners went on to form Renntech.

[@or6144]

isn't it one of their technicians/engineers who was based in the US that formed Renntech?

[@thelongranger55]

That’s interesting news , 👏🤝

[@richardfrench2863]

the AMG Hammer..

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

@@or6144 Hartmut Fehyl

[@johnblaze6269]

I’m seeing these for 19-24k now I’m about to check it out

[@WillieWheels]

I’ve watch many videos and kept passing this up for some reason. Mad I didn’t check it out first. Thanks Man. Going to tune my 2014 E550 coupe when I get 1.

[@aarongillum3778]

I have a '13 CLS550 4matic with the updated Renntech tune, the updated plugs, air filters, and the Renntech exhaust, on 265/20s in the front and 295/20s in the rear. Absolute rocket. Needed more aggressive pads on the brakes. Great review.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Aaron Gillum that sounds great man! Probably a monster from a dig too! And I totally agree on the brakes! This one is in need as well.

[@jgonzalesm6]

You guys need to upgrade your driveshaft and diff. as well before you end up twisting the driveshaft or ruining the teeth in the diff. over the long haul. 700ft lbs on a driveshaft and diff. that was engineered to handle less than 500ft lbs is concerning. Everyone updates the engine without considering the driveshaft and diff. (especially a 200 to 250ft lb increase).

[@TRICKDAWG]

@@jgonzalesm6 I upgraded my airbox ECU R1 tune... So my CLS 63 AMG...So my upgrade wasn't aggressive

[@jgonzalesm6]

@@TRICKDAWG - 👍

[@jgonzalesm6]

@@TRICKDAWG - I'm going to upgrade my 2009 SL550 (19" 5 star AMG rims--> sports pckg) with a Renntech ECU upgrade. The car only has 13.7k miles on it...yes, 13,700 miles on it. So the ECU upgrade is a modest 405hp and 415ft lbs from the original 381hp and 391ft lbs-->no need to upgrade the driveshaft or diff.

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

one of the best overall reviews yet, i have a 14 CLS 550 and have seen about every other review, yours are real and to the point excellent job !!!

[@clevelandaeromotive]

Just bought my 2014 35,000 mile CLS 550 in Diamond White and Sport Black seats. I avoided the 2015 and newer models because Mercedes screwed up the styling after that.

[@Jelmerize]

Probably one of the best cars ever made! Still pre all the overly dramatic downsizing and not too much tech in the car. This seems like the sweetspot era for modern cars. Also it’s wildly beautiful, people love the looks of it. Even non car people, that says something.

[@adisaedi1725]

My 2012 cls550 4matic stage 2 has 485hp 650tq at the wheels and very reliable I love it

[@StephenBrewer89]

I can only imagine a 63 car. I have a ‘13 gl550 and it hauls for a pig. Plenty of power and feels so good to drive. I would love to have a CLS 63 or a S 63. Good video man!

[@bubbaknowsstuff]

Really a great video on the CLS 550. You sold me on getting 540HP Tune.

[@CarlosMarioDuran]

Excellent review and Intel on the mod.

[@GeneralDravus00]

😂😂that was the wildest description I’ve heard for those taillights. I’ve always thought they are amazing the way they look

[@joesmith2569]

This video is awesome. I had no idea the ECU tune existed, for such a reasonable price!

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Joe Smith glad I could help man! It's a steal for the power you can get! Make sure you tell Kevin you came from this KZbin video

[@rickslick730]

Good review 👍 I'm a big fan

[@vocalone23]

Thanks for this post bro

[@louisallenjr3507]

What does it do for gas mileage......and would the tune effect the longevity of the vehicle

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

How’s the transmission holding up?

[@markmorris1055]

Keep up the good work

[@717Chris]

Does trans, driveshaft, or other drivetrain need upgrade? Or is it fine stock with tune? I see this ? Asked a lot here but no answer.

[@aLgProduction]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HKSUZI311]

Great description of this car.

[@TRICKDAWG]

Nice video....I have a CLS 63 AMG....I'm going to get my machine a RENNtech Upgrade...next week....!

[@ceb11even56]

Ivan Trudeau he never had a cls to begin with

[@winstonmiller8150]

Good stuff!!

[@aidencarey8544]

Hey, does the tune deal with the usual Mercedes throttle delay? Hopefully, that would keep me from buying one, this is one of the worst brands for this issue. Hopefully the tune fixes it. Thoughts?

[@markc451]

Well done man! I have a Renntech 2014 ml550 and its no joke, ANY 550 should be Renntech. Most gains of any Mercedes for just ECU tune. (just ask them yourself) first post i have ever made so i hope it works as well as my Renntech!

[@traybutts4425]

How reliable

[@kentrelt5140]

@@traybutts4425 very reliable. I have an 2013 e550 coupe only owner. Had rentech tune since day 1. No issues with tune after having the tune almost 10 years. I got the car fall 2012. Also little secret to get the max power. Renntech ecu tune, eurocharge tcu tune which allows the car to shift faster, stage 2 run e85, with catless. Guaranteed 550whp. 632hp at the crank. With the ecu tune, u need the tcu tune to get the max power.

[@willgx7735]

Hey Bro, Nice post. Can you post a link on who performed your tune? Thanks!👍🏾

[@iamhethatlivethandbreathe7581]

Great review

[@w218content]

I’m currently in the process of selling my stage 2 cls550 2014 and I keep watching these videos and it’s lowkey making me not want to sell mine. I’ve watched this specific video way too many times in the past month or so😭😭

[@CM-kt9hj]

Selling it would be a huge mistake!!

[@Iamsterlingbrown]

I live in Atlanta & plan on doing it to my vehicle

[@iamhethatlivethandbreathe7581]

How much does it cost to upgrade to renntech??

[@betawaves1]

looking to get a 2012 for around 21-25k and looking for tunes ahead of time and came across renntech and it seems unreal to me. More than willin to pay almost 3 k for this but the only thing that worries me is the reliability of a cls with 90k+ miles with this tune.. subscribed btw awsome video

[@yopp2k]

Update??? Have one with 80k thinking of gettin renntech

[@queenskidtv6725]

Do they have transmission tunes for the 550?

[@alexc2131]

is there downpipes on the vehicle

[@kianustarr]

Excellent review... I'm on the fence in deciding between the 550 and the CLS63, and this helped.

[@392_RHINO]

Which one did you get?

[@souljayt8411]

@@392_RHINO probably a 4matic 550

[@392_RHINO]

I'm still looking as we speak. Hard to find in Miami so I may need to have one shipped. I want black with the black and tan interior in the 550 motor. Hopefully by next week I have one but how do you like it so far?

[@Solstare]

@@392_RHINO that’s the exact spec I have. 17’ 550 4 matic Black outside tan and black inside. I bought 20 inch S class rims (the multi spoke that look the same as the 19 inch sport rims you get stock) and tinted out the windows, got a res delete as well. It’s amazing, I’ll be getting a stage 1 tune soon

[@reggiewise1128]

what's the best tune for 2008 cls550

[@kdspencer87]

Where did you get the car tuned

[@rodashleemusic]

Great Review of the CLS...I just subscribed to the channel! 👍🏿

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Very nice video!

[@duanejohnson2026]

Do u know how much that tune may run?

[@jamesmitchell2241]

Does it have a lot of torque?

[@fzovko]

Nice video my man...you convinced me Renntech. My 2014 CLS550 is my favorite car of all time. Just got rid of my Corvette and have a need for speed :)

[@chuemoua6834]

Lol

[@JusKeef]

What are the rims?

[@tommyelwood727]

Is this just for 4matic?

[@l.b.stringfellow2413]

Great video!!!

[@MALLYGEEZ1]

What are the wheels on this car?

[@Xn4W]

Renntech or MRE?

[@autotrimmers6353]

Is that car expensive to maintain?

[@drewcoot3427]

After reading the tune description on the RENNTECH website, I noticed you have to use 93+ octane on that specific tune. Do you adhere to that or are you running standard premium? As states in the notes section below the the tune..."Our numbers will be dependent on conditions and fuel quality. 93+ Octane gasoline is mandatory with this Performance Upgrade. States known for poor fuel quality have to be supplied with a lower power setup. Please call for details and Race fuel options." This is what's holding be back from the upgrade. Thoughts???

[@NoWheelDrive229]

drew Cut premium in GA is 93. That is what has always been run in this car. California is the only state I know of with 91 as premium, they would need a different tune

[@drewcoot3427]

yea... so I only have 2 options kinda close to my house. I might play it safe and get the lower tune or just not. that price point is so high for not much gain. I don't think I'll have close to the fun driving with that tune as you do with yours. new wheels instead! lol thanks for the reply.

[@joesmith2569]

I may go to Mercedes of Buckhead, as well, for my 2012 CLS550. I spoke to Kevin Ingold at their speed shop and he quoted me $3,400 for the ECU tune and installation along with warranty. I called RENNtech in Miami and they told me the ECU tune will shave a 1/2 second off of the 0-60 time and the speed limiter would be bumped to 186mph, which happens to be the tire's speed limit of the Y-rated Continentals. So the 0-60 time should improve from 4.9sec to 4.4sec. Insane. Does the gas mileage stay the same, if you drive normally?

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Joe Smith gas mileage is the same if not better from what I've seen.

[@tankwilder7605]

How much was the tune? Did you even say how much it was?

[@lifeisgood9474]

Disagree about the taillights looking feminine. It looks sharp and aggressive much better looking than the later model mercs. Dont want to replace my merc coz the new ones look like Mazda taillights

[@ShaiVlogs]

I’m doing this build on my channel. Not sure what kind of tune to do if anyone has any ideas lmk !

[@michaelsherwood3047]

How reliable is the tune? Have you ever had to take it back to be re-flashed?

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Michael Sherwood no issues since the tune and never had to reflash

[@michaelsherwood3047]

No Wheel Drive 229 thanks for the reply. What size are the rims on the car? In the opening montage they look like the standard plus one 19” AMG rims at stock ride height but in the another photo the look like aftermarket 20” rims on a lowered stance.

[@ashmurshed4742]

plz more videos of this cls

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Ash Murshed Roger that.

[@ashmurshed4742]

No Wheel Drive 229 thank u so much plz if u can post out side pulls

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Ash Murshed I was actually thinking about that as I edited this video. If nothing else, just to show how it jumps sideways when you nail it

[@ashmurshed4742]

No Wheel Drive 229 yes ur the man definitely my favorite car channel 👍👍

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Ash Murshed appreciate it bro!

[@terryrutherford2114]

I'm considering buying a 2013 CLS 550. Can any reputable shop with a Dyno do a tune?

[@NoWheelDrive229]

This particular one was done through an MB renntech dealer. No dyno as far as I know. Any Renntech dealer can provide you with this tune. Any other tune could be done by any other reputable shop I would jmagine

[@jayr124589]

Kinda remind me of the rs7

[@tinasakelos3044]

It's that rear-end that gives it that audi 7 series look

[@yunga8305]

The cls is way better Audi copied Mercedes

[@scottmitchell9856]

Nice cars. I love my cls 63 amg at 700 horse. She will roll.

[@daggeringking100]

When u flew back into the seat I got a sense of how much torque...this car is a monster

[@NoWheelDrive229]

daggeringking100 it's definitely one of the most aggressively accelerating cars I've driven

[@chris08876]

How much did the tune overall cost? I have a 2014 and am thinking about it. Do you need stage 1 first or can you jump just to the ECU upgrade (renntech) stage2? Curious because it seems like for 2600, you can get the stage 2 chip. I thought the stage 2 tune needed an exhaust upgrade.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Chris Estevez Renntech refers to one as an intermediate upgrade and the other as simply an ECU upgrade with 707tq; that one you can do with no other mods. It costs about 3k installed at the dealer and takes 24-48 hours. Dealer informed me that it would not affect warranty. I think it's one of the best mods you could ever dream up for this car

[@chris08876]

I agree. And it's a bargain now that I think about it. 707t and 540 hp for 3k.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Chris Estevez I can't think of any car that offers that. I love it!

[@samuelgarcia9969]

Cool video bro 🤙🏻 now I make my mind what to get thanks. Hey do you have a video for the Air Intake? Or can you make one so I can see what you talking about and what brand when I buy my Mercedes CLS Thanks and God bless 🙏🏻

[@jsciara4082]

Any idea on 0-60 times or 1/4 mile, renntech hasn't posted any real numbers on the site besides power. Thanks great video btw.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

DoughBoy Fresh I haven't been able to find any myself. I may track this one one day

[@jsciara4082]

No Wheel Drive 229 download a 0-60 app on your Cell phone and do a few sprints on a empty road

[@richardbenyard]

Are you in Albany? All of those houses look familiar

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Rikkibens I was during this review lol

[@Amywazwaz06]

What is the renntech upgrade and how Much does it cost?

[@cashlane4881]

Lik $3500

[@whiskeyactual.]

@@cashlane4881 $2500

[@cashlane4881]

@@whiskeyactual. ok

[@louiep1338]

Am i reading this correctly, the tune takes you from 402hp to 540hp??

[@JDRVP]

Renntech dynoed the stock engine to produce 435hp. MBZ is conservative with their numbers.

[@mauricehorton9424]

All the Germans are conservative with their hp numbers

[@jonathanduenas7748]

@@JDRVP do you know the real 0-60 for a stock cls 550 2012?

[@tinasakelos3044]

Yep and 700lbs torque.

[@tinasakelos3044]

@@JDRVP I'm so happy there in Stuart Florida.. 25 minutes from my house

[@chuemoua6834]

The ls460 made almost 400 hp with na 4.6 . What can you ask for more ? My 550 has similar power but has twin turbo so I really think Mercedes didn’t do too well with this .

[@ipod123992]

I bought a 13 cls550 4matic cpo with additional 2 year warranty I wanna get the Renntech tune I'm just wondering will it void the cpo warranty I look online and they say no matter what tune u get it voids the warranty is that true?

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Matt honda I was told by the dealer that installed it, that my warranty remains intact. I would ask your local renntech dealer

[@autotrimmers6353]

Matt honda is it expensive to maintain?

[@mdcoker]

Thank you for the review, but is it a good daily driver car

[@bandman600]

Yes

[@clevelandaeromotive]

Did the tune. Drove up to Stuart Florida, RENNtech HQ and watched Pat there do the OBD tune for the first time on my car. In short, it’s quite brutal. It’s actually too fast for public roads. After only a few seconds you’re going way over posted speed limits. It becomes dangerous to the driving public, unless you’re on empty roads…. Okay, a track.

[@kevinmorris9712]

With great power comes great responsibility.

[@charleswilliams4088]

Hes right

[@elultimo7046]

Four door coupe of sedan ? 🙃🤪

[@miketheking4595]

12:32 - 12:55 that's deep #AMG

[@Officialrayu760]

Bro we’re trying to see the car not you lol 😂

[@offradar31]

No cap lmfao

[@matthewmleal325]

Im in New York ... you think my local dealerships will do the tune?

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Matthew Leal I would think so. As long as it's a Renntech dealer

[@Iamsterlingbrown]

Maybe I missed it in the video. How much was the Renntech performance upgrade?

[@giom6167]

About $3000

[@bimmermerc6145]

And you can get more hp out of that engine, I have a 14 E550 cabrio and it has 516whp, only tune & exhaust. Stock down pipes, stock intercooler, stock turbos.

[@entrepreneur2159]

What else has to be done to the cls 550 to get the most HP? I'm thinking about buying a 2015 CLS 550 & getting the renntech ECU upgrade. What else would get done to it, without going to far (I love cars, not obsessed with them)

[@doafbewohna9651]

Entrepreneur215 only way to get more power is m157 (amg biturbo) turbos

[@ricardogallardo5752]

What tune?

[@bimmermerc6145]

@@ricardogallardo5752 a custom one

[@lloydbriggs7749]

whats the 0-60mph with the tune?

[@Hisham23633]

11.5 seconds

[@thewalkingmonkey3170]

The Holy Quran Channel ...

[@Ekooo0]

@@Hisham23633 fuck that's slower than stock

[@LandscapeMaster33]

@@Ekooo0 0-60 in 24 seconds flat. Not bad I guess.!

[@infiniteuniverse1757]

Yall all deserve each other

[@nickkotarski2396]

yes 35-160 mph 11 seconds

[@kool-aidman5828]

but how much does the tune cost?

[@kaushikdinavahi]

www.renntechmercedes.com/index.php/products/mb/e-class/e-212-2014-present/e-550-biturbo-4matic around 3k

[@nhojyelbom]

dont have to use renntech, many other tuners and handheld flashers available. renntech is very good though

[@primesoodangerous3641]

Is this car awd

[@pouremilee]

@@primesoodangerous3641 NO. it's Rear wheel drive.

[@autotrimmers6353]

Is this car expensive to maintain

[@pouremilee]

it could be if the driver is careless just like with any other car. Regular maintenance is all you need.

[@yokev_5611]

This car does not make 500hp with a tune even it was crank hp with a stage 2 it’ll only make between 380-410whp

[@ozziechaatit2700]

you have to drive it and see its fast just got mine a 2015 with a renteck and 18000 miles its amazing

[@yokev_5611]

@@ozziechaatit2700 what car have you raced?

[@ozziechaatit2700]

@Sean Rienzo with a reenteck you get 540 hp and 732 torque

[@ozziechaatit2700]

@@yokev_5611 i dont race i smoked a lots of new camaros haha

[@jgonzalesm6]

Ummmmm...driveshaft upgrade??? Diff. upgrade??? The driveshaft & diff. on a 63 or 65 was engineered to handle all that torque. A CLS550 or SL550 have a driveshaft and diff that is not the same as a 63 or 65 driveshaft and diff. You're talking about 200 to 250ft lbs increase from the original torque specs.

[@EDGAR15ish]

Pulls like a train 🤔 I once saw a train pull and it was like the slowest ever lol

[@willieslack2878]

But, it was pulling many any cars with no issue. Torque.

[@Citybuild122]

No offense, but one thing that just pisses me off about people who say this. "It's not a sports car by any means" Yeah, it just has a twin turbo V8 and is faster than most sports cars.

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Big engine and speed do not equal sports car.

[@Citybuild122]

@@NoWheelDrive229 These cars are luxury performance vehicles. It's no offense to you, I just think that people like to understate cars like this, even though it's faster than proclaimed "Sports cars" and "Muscle cars".

[@camsac]

@@Citybuild122 Have you heard of handling before? Like how a car handles and such, other than power... Don't think you have.

[@Citybuild122]

camsac Indeed I have. As an owner of an E coupe, these cars have excellent handling. Perhaps the wording is wrong in my statement. What I find funny is the understating.

[@camsac]

@@Citybuild122 I take that back, it's not as much a "sports" car as an M3 per say, but the statement "not a sports car by any means" maybe isn't accurate. Sports luxury cars are still sports cars. I just assumed these things handled like boats but a bit of research proved me wrong.

[@roccosworld4703]

Bro the Quality wasn't the best Maybe it's me because I watch on a i mac 5k

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Rocco Lindeque something happened with this video when I went to upload and it took FOREVER! I'm just glad it uploaded at all.

[@roccosworld4703]

That's cool bro keep posting The great content ,it would be nice to see more videos during the week maybe 2 a week and just watch where you put the GoPro around the car specially around that that neighbourhood just for the sun

[@NoWheelDrive229]

Rocco Lindeque thanks for the feedback man. As far as content during the week, are you thinking more reviews or just vlog style updates on our cars?

[@roccosworld4703]

No Wheel Drive 229 Hey bro saw I just saw Ds break down video Feel bad for him but for the type of videos i think everybody would enjoy is The things that they don't tell you , like changing all four wheels on the Audi and with the clutch cost . What do you guys think about all the latest cars out and coming they all look the same as in the interior

[@drkstr611]

The intro unnecessarily long

[@Gjstone508]

A 4door coupe 😂

[@vicruiz4876]

What's funny?

[@cadiking5703]

Yep.. Coupe doesn't mean its a 2 door.. It means the front doors they don't have frames

[@drkstr611]

Car looks feminine?! you sound a little feminine 😂

[@PeterPiccolo]

stop talking bruh and show us the damn thing fly!!

[@jusrarsh4109]

Hhhhhmmmmmmm...... Lexus LS or GS350 ?

[@Oneshotup]

Jus Rarsh I gotta be honest. I was a Lexus guy hands down. However I bought a Mercedes and haven't looked back. Lexus will ALWAYS get you there, however it's the best or nothing.

[@kassperplus]

@@Oneshotup so is the best or nothing reliable with you? Which car and how many years

[@Oneshotup]

KP-48 very reliable. I started with an 05 E500 then went to a 2014 E Coupe and then now just purchased a GL550 I love them. No problems out of all three.

[@kassperplus]

@@Oneshotup great thanks

[@discodave9815]

less talking, show more of the car..do not want to see a video of you .

[@salimvali6509]

disco dave lmao

[@aladdin2107]

Why the fuck do black people love CLS's and 6 series BMW's?!?!?! I don't get it. Please explain. Is it because they are flashy and not necessarily car enthusiast cars?

[@markking8614]

I’m not black and I still think that the CLS is one of the nicest cars that Mercedes has ever made. I’m not talking about the numbers, it’s the feel of the car itself. I’ve had several fast/powerful cars, plus six MB’s, and this is my favorite by far. I haven’t tried the cls63 yet….