I thought it was interesting reading these posts. I labored for quite a while over choosing an E over the CLK. I have a 1999 CLK with 87,000 miles on it. It has been a terrific car, one of all my all time favorites. I decided to get an E, I like it very much, it is actually faster, rides better and is more comfortable. While the design is not as sharp, and the car is bulkier, I think the new E is a heck of car. I am interested in other CLK owners impressions of the E vs the CLK