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Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E 55 AMG
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power476.00 PS (350 kW or 469 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque700.00 Nm (71.4 kgf-m or 516.3 ft.lbs) at 2650 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2594 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2747 litres (726 gallons)
Cargo space530 litres (140 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1836 kg (4,047.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2364 kg (5,211.7 pounds)
Overall length4840 mm (190.6 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD79520
Aprox price as new EUR90542
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