The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 550 7G-Tronic W211, offered in North America (US) from mid-2007 to mid-2007, is a facelift (phase II) model of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan. It includes a Gasoline 5461 cm3 V8 (M273 E55) engine with multi-point injection Bosch ME9 HFM, DOHC and V-90deg, producing 382 KF / 388 PS / 285 kW at 6000 engine revolutions and 530 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4800 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 293 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 14.9 L/100km. The car has a length of 4851 mm, a width of 1822 mm, a height of 1483 mm and weighs 1762 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W211 E 550 7G-Tronic |
|---|---|
| Production year: | 2007 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | $59,500 |
| 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: | 14.9 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 10.1-12.1 L/100km |
| City: | 19.4-23.3 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro N/A |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 3.6 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 10.9 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 18 s |
| Top speed: | 293 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1762 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2270 kg |
| Length: | 4851 mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1483 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
50%
Safety
80%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
60%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 550 7G-Tronic W211 (2007) is a luxury sedan highly rated for its powerful V8 M273 engine and advanced 7G-Tronic transmission. Experts emphasize the smooth ride, luxurious feel and excellent performance, often describing it as a true "rocket". However, the M273 engine has had known problems such as timing chain failure and oil leaks. For buyers willing to invest in maintaining these complex systems, the E 550 remains a desirable classic car that offers a luxurious and powerful driving experience.