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Mercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E 500 Elegance
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4964 ccm (302.90 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 8-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4964 ccm (302.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 8-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1774 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space530 litres (140 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4820 mm (189.8 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR58864
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