I do not think any of us here are disputing the performance of a 500E...I do not know how this has switched to being the topic. I think what we were questioning was the statement of how (Lee) "Had the fun of scaring the snot out of a M-roadster not long ago in one. It was close, but the AMG won by a "real" amount." Now Lee was talking about a C36, and I had to agree with the other fellow that this seems like a stretch!

Also, I just got the new issue of Motor Trend and the test the 2000 M roadster and quote 0-60 times in the LOW 5's and 1/4 mile in the 13.7 range (they also mentioned that the 2000 seemed to be a bit slower than the 1999 model)....I have to say that this seems to me to be a bit stronger than a C36....and keep in mind that I AM Mercedes brand-loyal.

I can tell you that I am selling my Lamborghini this spring and the M roadster looks like a fun replacement candidate!