Abalto,
That of course, would be your opinion. I intend no "disrespect" towards the C36 as I own one myself. Just out of curiousity, have you driven both cars at those speeds on the street or track? 0-60 or even 1/4 mile they are similar but from that point on the 500E simply does pull much harder than the W202 AMG's do. At higher speeds acceleration becomes more of a power to aero drag ratio than power to weight. Therefore the 322HP/354lb-ft (delivered stronger in the upper RPM ranges where it is needed most in top speed runs) is far more potent than the W202 AMG's 268HP. Ask just about any 500E driver who has had their vehicle up to those speeds (and another vehicle/benz to simliar point) and they will tell you about the behavior I describe. Micheal's 500E vs wagon for instance... Also, the longer wheelbase, greater curb weight, and seemingly more stable aerodynamics of the 500's does give a more "planted" feel than a W202 AMG. Either car is leagues more stable at those speeds than 99.5% of the rest of the things out there. As far as cold numbers, I've tested both vehicles with a G-Tech and taken both vehicles to the track. Not to mention other things like "if you hit the gas at point x you are at speed y by point z" If you floor it from 60mph as you pass one freeway bride and keep it floor until you hit the next overpass that is not quite 2 miles away the 500E will be at/past 160mph while the W202 AMG cars have only hit about 135 or so. The last few mph take a long time but they still get there. That is as much power-curve as anything. The M119's pull hard right up till redline where the AMG powerplants seem to taper a bit in the last 1000rpm's before redline. If memory serves you have a C43 correct? I'm not intending any disrespect towards those cars (or any others in particular) but in some areas they simply do get outgunned. Of course, off the line and to 60mph they can give the 500E a pretty good run. All the W202 AMG's brake better, handle better (when 500E's are on stock rubber), and certainly feel more nimble. Thank you for the feedback.

Lee