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Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E500 Sedan
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.70 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 325.1 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.1 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1770 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 space450 litres (119 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1729 kg (3,811.8 pounds)
Overall length4820 mm (189.8 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2760 mm (108.7 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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