EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9

Bruce · 12-01-2006, 10:21 PM

One more set of scans from me tonight, S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9..

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dOmInIX · 12-02-2006, 05:03 AM

I've read it few days ago, and watched the video long ago...6.9 SEL was really impressive car in it's time, and it was interesting to see how it was developed! Very nice read!

Mirage77 · 12-02-2006, 05:38 AM

I'm surprised the owner of the 450 SEL 6.9 let the journalist play around with his car.

Just_me · 12-02-2006, 06:33 AM

Acc times seem slow to me. I havent read the article but do they mention something about the acc times for S65?

Mirage77 · 12-02-2006, 07:48 AM

S65 SEL 6.9

0-30 2.5 3.1
0-60 5.1 7.9
0-100 10.6 19.7
0-150 25.9 -

They have nothing but praises for the S65's pace and acceleration.

BTW, when reading the article I was really surprised when they said the ESP malfunctioned and the 'electronic sentinel somewhere decided that we'd had our fun and withdrew the ability to select gears manually'. Two problems in one test.

Just_me · 12-02-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

S65 SEL 6.9

0-30 2.5 3.1
0-60 5.1 7.9
0-100 10.6 19.7
0-150 25.9 -

They have nothing but praises for the S65's pace and acceleration.

BTW, when reading the article I was really surprised when they said the ESP malfunctioned and the 'electronic sentinel somewhere decided that we'd had our fun and withdrew the ability to select gears manually'. Two problems in one test.

well, the S65 is no trackcar. A lot of weight to handle and its obviously not built to be abused around a track. S65 belong on autobahn

Bruce · 12-02-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirage77

BTW, when reading the article I was really surprised when they said the ESP malfunctioned and the 'electronic sentinel somewhere decided that we'd had our fun and withdrew the ability to select gears manually'. Two problems in one test.

I haven't even read this article yet, but that sucks..

Just_me · 12-02-2006, 07:55 AM

ok, im I the only one thinking the 0-60 and 0-120 time is slow for the S65? It must be traction problems.

Bruce · 12-02-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

ok, im I the only one thinking the 0-60 and 0-120 time is slow for the S65? It must be traction problems.

No, i agree, especially for that 0-60 time. I seem to recall the S65 was capable of under 5 seconds in that category, but as i've said before, EVO's acceleration times are usually slower than other magazines

Road & Track achieved a 0-60 time of 4.0 for the SL65..which has to be said the SL65 is lighter than the S65, but i still think the S65 can achieve better.

Mirage77 · 12-02-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

well, the S65 is no trackcar. A lot of weight to handle and its obviously not built to be abused around a track. S65 belong on autobahn

True, but then again, after all the millions of miles of tests and what not I expected everything to be near perfection in the S, whether it is being tortured in the track or cruising in the autobahn.

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dOmInIX Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 2,648 My Mood: Thanks: 349 Thanked 374 Times in 212 Posts	Re: EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9 I've read it few days ago, and watched the video long ago...6.9 SEL was really impressive car in it's time, and it was interesting to see how it was developed! Very nice read!

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9 I'm surprised the owner of the 450 SEL 6.9 let the journalist play around with his car.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9 Acc times seem slow to me. I havent read the article but do they mention something about the acc times for S65?

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Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9 S65 SEL 6.9 0-30 2.5 3.1 0-60 5.1 7.9 0-100 10.6 19.7 0-150 25.9 - They have nothing but praises for the S65's pace and acceleration. BTW, when reading the article I was really surprised when they said the ESP malfunctioned and the 'electronic sentinel somewhere decided that we'd had our fun and withdrew the ability to select gears manually'. Two problems in one test.

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: EVO: Mercedes - S65 AMG vs 450 SEL 6.9 ok, im I the only one thinking the 0-60 and 0-120 time is slow for the S65? It must be traction problems.

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