Joined
·
0 Posts
The european version of the E55 produces 354 bhp. Anyone know why it´s more powerful than the U.S. version?
European version
1 - 7 of 7 Posts
Joined
·
0 Posts
Could be two things:
ECU programming (1)and The actual exhuast from cat-back (2) are set to have better emission control here in the U.S. this causes more restriction, hence less horsepower at higher parts of the powerband.
ECU programming (1)and The actual exhuast from cat-back (2) are set to have better emission control here in the U.S. this causes more restriction, hence less horsepower at higher parts of the powerband.
Joined
·
0 Posts
DIN and BHP difference
Joined
·
0 Posts
Re: Could be two things:
The EU has become remarkably stringent on emissions. For example here in the UK, owners of cars with higher pollutant output such as the E55 are heavily penalised via a significantly increased tax.<br> <br> We also have strict regulations on noise, which means cars deemed as 'loud', for example the Toyota Supra and Ford Cosworth, are no longer sold here. In this respect the Euro version of the Benz is just as much trouble from a regulatory point of view as the US version.<br> <br> That said, I could well believe that your E55 is built to meet Uncle Sam's most stringent requirements, thus making the car able to pass any test in the land. So in all probability you have California to thank for the power drop
<br> <br> Jamie.
The EU has become remarkably stringent on emissions. For example here in the UK, owners of cars with higher pollutant output such as the E55 are heavily penalised via a significantly increased tax.<br> <br> We also have strict regulations on noise, which means cars deemed as 'loud', for example the Toyota Supra and Ford Cosworth, are no longer sold here. In this respect the Euro version of the Benz is just as much trouble from a regulatory point of view as the US version.<br> <br> That said, I could well believe that your E55 is built to meet Uncle Sam's most stringent requirements, thus making the car able to pass any test in the land. So in all probability you have California to thank for the power drop
<br> <br> Jamie.
Joined
·
0 Posts
And stricter they are...
Not only is this true for Mercedes but with BMW and Audi as well. Worst case scenario is that they totally ban a model from ever reaching U.S. shores due to failure of Federal emission tests.
Not only is this true for Mercedes but with BMW and Audi as well. Worst case scenario is that they totally ban a model from ever reaching U.S. shores due to failure of Federal emission tests.
Joined
·
0 Posts
But . . .
According to stats published last year, the Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3LE scores worse on the UK's Environmental Pollution Index, ranking 84 out of all 84 cars tested. There was a furore at the time because the British Prime Minister drives one :8)<br> <br> In GreenerCars.com's list of the twelve 'Meanest Vehicles for the Environment', pretty much every model listed is American. In the list of 'Greenest', all bar one are Japanese.<br> <br> So I'm not quite sure (a) how US cars manage to pass their own tests, especially if they are as strict as you claim, or (b) how find their way to European shores without anyone batting an eyelid. It's made all the more strange by the fact that (you say) cleaner European models may not be allowed to be sold in the US...<br> <br> Jamie.
According to stats published last year, the Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3LE scores worse on the UK's Environmental Pollution Index, ranking 84 out of all 84 cars tested. There was a furore at the time because the British Prime Minister drives one :8)<br> <br> In GreenerCars.com's list of the twelve 'Meanest Vehicles for the Environment', pretty much every model listed is American. In the list of 'Greenest', all bar one are Japanese.<br> <br> So I'm not quite sure (a) how US cars manage to pass their own tests, especially if they are as strict as you claim, or (b) how find their way to European shores without anyone batting an eyelid. It's made all the more strange by the fact that (you say) cleaner European models may not be allowed to be sold in the US...<br> <br> Jamie.
Joined
·
0 Posts
Re: E55 - 349hp (US. model)
E55 349hp (US.model)
E55 349hp (US.model)
1 - 7 of 7 Posts
Join the discussion
Recommended Reading
-
Should I buy this 1999 E55 AMG??
W210 E50 AMG, E55 AMGSo I was browsing autotrader like a usually do for an E55 and I came across this 1999 E55 with around 204k (km) on the clock. I've been searching for these for a while and really interested in getting one. Any tips i can get from you guys would really help me especially since its seen some road...- 2
- 105
-
W210 - Problem with shifting
W210 E50 AMG, E55 AMGMY W210 is having problem when shifting in 2nd gear to third. Sometimes, the rpm would rev up really high without the gear actually kicking in. Is this a common transmission problem ?- 12
- 5K
-
Can't install front sway bar links
W210 E50 AMG, E55 AMGI've been fighting the damn front sway bar links on my 2000 for way too long. Can't get enough leverage to pop the link back on. Tried it this way from the video and even dropped the entire bar. Still no luck. Any secrets?- 8
- 2K
-
Harv81 · updated
-
Cross Post: 40MPH Vibration Solved!
W210 E50 AMG, E55 AMGTo anyone who has the dreaded 40mph vibration and has been unable to find a solution, this may be your lucky day! For the past 18months I've been chasing down this issue without success, until I stumbled upon this thread over on MBClub UK. Now all of my vibration is completely gone! MBClub...- 14
- 19K
-
Recaro seats for w210 AMG???
W210 E50 AMG, E55 AMGI have heard that w210 can option the recaro seats, but i never seem it in Real or website. Does anyone have seem it or real option the seats? Thanks for reply- 9
- 4K
Join now to ask and comment!