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2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W211 (Automatic / 5 Speed) AWD [2006-2009]

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Overview

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W211, offered in Europe from April 2006 to February 2009, is a facelift (phase II) model of the 4-door, four-wheel drive (AWD) luxury sedan with permanent 4MATIC system. It includes a Gasoline engine. 5461 cm3 V8 (M273 E55) with Bosch ME9 HFM multi-point injection, DOHC and V-90deg, producing 382 KF / 388 PS / 285 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 530 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4800 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 5G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 290 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 17.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 4856 mm, a width of 1822 mm, a height of 1475 mm and weighs 1805 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.

Model:W211 E 500 4MATIC
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic with 5 gears
Starting price:€ 58,000
Engine size:5.5 L
Max torque:530 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Naturally aspired
Displacement:5461 cm3
Max power:382 PS / 388 hp / 285 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:17.3 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.6-13.9 L/100km
City:22.7-27.2 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:3.7 s
0-100 km/h:5 s
0-160 km/h:11.7 s
0-200 km/h:19.5 s
Top speed:290 km/h
Curb weight:1805 kg
Gross weight:2405 kg
Length:4856 mm
Width:1822 mm
Height:1475 mm
Fuel capacity:80 litra

Expert reviews

Consumption
40%
Safety
80%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
60%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC W211 (2008) is a luxury sedan rated highly for its powerful V8 M273 engine and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Experts emphasize the smooth ride, luxurious feel and excellent performance, often considering it a real "rocket". Although post-facelift models addressed some rust issues, the M273 engine has had known problems such as timing chain failure and oil leaks. Despite potential maintenance issues, especially in high-mileage models, the E 500 remains a luxury car with great power and excellent all-road capability, offering an unrivaled driving experience for its time.

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