[thekewl1]

ehh... the rear end looks like all the toyotas and lexuses out there

[in5ane_3]

I don't think it looks good whatsoever. The new CLK and E class are epic fails on part of the MBZ design team.

[Gearcraft]

looks like a fusion of lexus front and camry rear.

[ragingclue]

yeah like a GS front and an ES rear.

[exo-ak-dk]

ugly ugly ugly!!!

What the fuck......Would rather buy a lada

[in5ane_3]

Originally Posted by Gearcraft

looks like a fusion of lexus front and camry rear.

Sick new E class and CLK.

[Deda]

well,maybe with AMG exteriour package,but BMW looks much better.

[Year's_End]

Also, the proper competitor for the CLK is more likely an S5 or a 650i.

[asifjahmed]

Originally Posted by ragingclue

I own an E90, so I have no right to say any other car is ugly... But that one is not at all easy on the eyes. The A5 styling is much better than the Merc and I would consider the Audi over it any day. Of course, both of those marques are far behind BMW.... Generally, bimmers have a better feel and balance about them. Merc has been putting out cars with great HP figures for a while now... That's nothing new... The question is, can they make a car that can "perform" with that power in anything but a straight line?

What's wrong with an E90, might I ask?

I have an E90, and I think it is beautiful.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by asifjahmed

What's wrong with an E90, might I ask?

I have an E90, and I think it is beautiful.

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by asifjahmed

What's wrong with an E90, might I ask?

I have an E90, and I think it is beautiful.

I think the E90 can look really hot and it can look really aweful depending on the color and the wheels, especially the wheels they make a big difference (oh yea and blacklines I hate the stock tails.)

[I335]

I think it looks fantastic. The only part I'd do away with is the point on the rear bumper...

[Arustik1]

I actually think the car looks really classy and nice...reminds me of the new CL which is a gorgeous car....

Nevertheless, I'm a young guy and don't see myself inna Benz until a few more years

[in5ane_3]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Also, the proper competitor for the CLK is more likely an S5 or a 650i.

Actually, a 650i is an SL competitor. The SL is a roadster yes but BMW engineered backseats into the 6 series to lower insurance prices and hopefully attract some SL buyers.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by in5ane_3

Actually, a 650i is an SL competitor. The SL is a roadster yes but BMW engineered backseats into the 6 series to lower insurance prices and hopefully attract some SL buyers.

BMW is/was making an SL fighter called the Z9 in the future (based off of oooold info. who knows what happened to that now). The 6 is based off the e60 5 series chassis (hence the codenames e62/e63), and the CLK is based off the E-Class chassis.

[JohnnyRingo]

Hmm...It resembles a Crossfire.

[e90fanatic]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

BMW is/was making an SL fighter called the Z9 in the future (based off of oooold info. who knows what happened to that now). The 6 is based off the e60 5 series chassis (hence the codenames e62/e63), and the CLK is based off the E-Class chassis.

the CLK uses the C class frame while the e92 is using the 3 series. The models offered by Merc and BMW is not on a 1:1 ratio. I'd say SL is a competitor for Z8/Z9, the CLK - > e92, CL -> 6er

[in5ane_3]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

BMW is/was making an SL fighter called the Z9 in the future (based off of oooold info. who knows what happened to that now). The 6 is based off the e60 5 series chassis (hence the codenames e62/e63), and the CLK is based off the E-Class chassis.

Yeah, I knew the e63 is based of the e60 chassis but always known it to be the competitor to the SL. I haven't heard anything about a Z9 coming out but that makes sense.

The pricing for the two cars are a little off as well which is why I thought the e63 was a SL competitor. Base price for e63 is somewhere around 77 where as the base price for a CLK is around 50K or so. I believe the base price for an SL is around 90K so the 6 series would be right there in the middle.

And the fact that the e63 comes base in a v8 and so does the SL, this is pertaining to US cars.

Sounds like they are making a true roadster to compete with the SL.

[digivue]

I thinks that Merc looks good, but does it deliver in the hadling department? I doubt it, because they are luxury oriented.

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by e90fanatic

the CLK uses the C class frame while the e92 is using the 3 series. The models offered by Merc and BMW is not on a 1:1 ratio. I'd say SL is a competitor for Z8/Z9, the CLK - > e92, CL -> 6er

The CLK was never a 3 series competitor the CLK was perched in a class by itself if you look at my earlier thread.

Top of the line (non M) 3 series (335) starts at $42k base no options

Bottom of the line CLK350 starts at $48k no options. The CLK550 starts at $58 with no options. With every single option the E92 isnt really even $58k list. (not including the vert which a CLK vert is way more.

The CLK is kind inbetween an E92 and the 650.

[Z06Driver]

Originally Posted by BMWI6

i think this is the ugliest car i have ever seen. i hate the separated front lights and would throw up on the rear wheel arches. i love the rims though.

I agree, operative word being UGLIEST.

[Tag]

I've always hated creased bumpers on any car, whether it be an Acura, Cadillac, MB, etc. Just plain uggg...llly not to mention the rest of it looking; well kind of gaudy IMO.