Classic Car comparo E46 M3 CSL VS C209 Mercedes CLK Black Series

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 01-09-2017, 12:28 AM

From The latest issue of Modern Classic. I know which one I'd have: the lightweight track carving scalpel ;-). Enjoy the read! By the way, I don't agree that the CSL is overrated in terms of price, especially if you compare it to both E92 and F82 GTS. The E46 CSL is a much more bespoke and therefore more special car (losing a whopping 110 kg -240 lbs- compared to the regular M3)... Also in my eyes, the CSL looks are the perfect 3-series shape for me. How beautiful is her profile!!

I've also added some high quality pics from my collection...

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DeeteeM · 01-10-2017, 12:26 AM

CLK Black Series is one of my favorite cars of all time!

Germanauto · 01-10-2017, 05:12 PM

Ahhh the Chrysler days for Mercedes, such memorable interiors. Famous for being ugly and cheap.

Quicksilv3r · 01-11-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeteeM

CLK Black Series is one of my favorite cars of all time!

This. I'll take the Black.

e90-4aj · 01-11-2017, 05:42 PM

E46 M3 CSL is much better!!

01-09-2017, 12:28 AM	#1
Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4108 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Classic Car comparo E46 M3 CSL VS C209 Mercedes CLK Black Series From The latest issue of Modern Classic. I know which one I'd have: the lightweight track carving scalpel ;-). Enjoy the read! By the way, I don't agree that the CSL is overrated in terms of price, especially if you compare it to both E92 and F82 GTS. The E46 CSL is a much more bespoke and therefore more special car (losing a whopping 110 kg -240 lbs- compared to the regular M3)... Also in my eyes, the CSL looks are the perfect 3-series shape for me. How beautiful is her profile!! I've also added some high quality pics from my collection... __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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Germanauto Major General 9804 Rep 6,131 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Ahhh the Chrysler days for Mercedes, such memorable interiors. Famous for being ugly and cheap.
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e90-4aj Colonel 280 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	E46 M3 CSL is much better!!
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