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Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E 55 AMG
Year1997
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.8 litres/100 km (13.21 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.42 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power353.90 PS (260 kW or 349 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque531 Nm (54.1 kgf-m or 391.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2070 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 334 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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