The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC BlueEfficiency W212, offered in Europe from September 2011 to February 2013, is a 4-door, four-wheel-drive (AWD) luxury sedan model with a permanent 4MATIC system. It includes a 4663cc Gasoline engine. V8 (M278 DE46) with 2 turbochargers and 2 intercoolers, with gasoline direct injection and ECO Start-Stop function, producing 408 KF / 402 hp / 300 kW at 5000 – 5750 engine rpm and 600 Nm torque at 1600 – 4750 engine rpm. 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 294 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 12.2 L/100km. The car has a length of 4868 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1458 mm and weighs 1910 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W212 E 500 4MATIC BlueEfficiency |
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| Production year: | 2011 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 70,000 |
| Engine size: | 4.7 L |
| Max torque: | 600 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Twin turbo petrol |
| Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
| Max power: | 408 PS / 402 hp / 300 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 12.2 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.4-10.1 L/100km |
| City: | 15.7-18.8 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 3.5 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 11.2 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 18.4 s |
| Top speed: | 294 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1910 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2510 kg |
| Length: | 4868 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1458 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
60%
Safety
80%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
75%
Maintenance
70%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 500 4MATIC BlueEfficiency W212 (2011) is an extremely powerful luxury sedan, known for its V8 biturbo engine and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. It offers impressive performance, luxury and a smooth, refined ride, as well as improved efficiency thanks to BlueEfficiency technology. Experts appreciate the balance of power and comfort of this model. While the M278 engine is generally reliable, there may be minor issues with the direct injection system. For buyers looking for a car with absolute luxury, top-level performance and all-road capability, this model remains an excellent choice.