Which is cooler? Mercedes CL500 vs Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon

[vb3347]

Long time lurker on this forum, but first time poster! So I'm having an argument with my father regarding whether my Saab or his Benz is the cooler vehicle and more appealing to "enthusiasts", so what better place to settle this dispute than by appealing to the collective wisdom of the folks here? They're both automatics, about the same mileage, dark blue, and in the same (excellent) condition. The Benz is bone stock at 300 hp and the Saab is mildly tuned to the same 300 hp on E85. The acceleration is virtually even, perhaps slight edge to the Benz on launch thanks to RWD and no turbo lag, but as speeds pick up the difference disappears. We don't care about reliability or anything besides the "cool factor". So what say you? Pillarless luxurious V8 RWD coupe that cost $100K new, or a quirky, rare fast Saab wagon? Some pics to help decide:

By the way, the stakes are high - The loser after 2 weeks of voting will have to pay for a nice dinner!

 

[Joey D]

Swedish vehicles are infinitely cooler.

 

[05XR8]

First car I owned, a black/tan leather 1990 Saab 9000T auto. So, Benz it is…. … Nah, the Nine Five… of course.👍

 

[G.T.Ace]

No competition. The Benz is neat, but the Saab is amazing.

 

[ScottPuss20]

The CL just screams class to me. The Saab doesn't. Yes, it's quirky but I don't think I'd ever take it over a mint CL500. Perhaps it's a controversial opinion but after discovering it in Midnight Club 3, I can't help but have some emotional attachment to it.