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.
Overview
| 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.