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Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz E 55 AMG
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5437 ccm (331.77 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.9 litres/100 km (18.23 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
Displacement5437 ccm (331.77 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
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 space4110 litres (1,086 gallons)
Cargo space530 litres (140 gallons)
Optional cargo space1950 litres (515 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2360 kg (5,202.9 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4820 mm (189.8 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR92192
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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