The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 550 4MATIC W212, offered in North America (USA) from April 2013 to mid-2014, is a facelift (phase II) model of the 4-door, all-wheel drive (AWD) luxury sedan with a permanent 4MATIC system. It includes a Gasoline engine 4663 cm3 V8 (M278 DE46) with 2 turbochargers and 2 intercoolers, direct gasoline injection, DOHC, producing 402 KF / 402 hp / 300 kW at 5000 – 5750 engine revolutions and 600 Nm of torque at 1600 – 4750 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 294 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 13.1 L/100km. The car has a length of 4879 mm, a width of 1854 mm, a height of 1471 mm and weighs 2000 kg, with a fuel tank of 80 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W212 E 550 4MATIC |
|---|---|
| Production year: | 2014 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | $65,000 |
| Engine size: | 4.7 L |
| Max torque: | 600 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Twin turbo petrol |
| Displacement: | 4663 cm3 |
| Max power: | 402 PS / 402 hp / 300 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 13.1 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 8.6-10.3 L/100km |
| City: | 17.6-21.1 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro N/A |
| 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: | 19.2 s |
| Top speed: | 294 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2000 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2500 kg |
| Length: | 4879 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1471 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
55%
Safety
80%
Performance
95%
Driveability
85%
Durability
60%
Maintenance
50%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 550 4MATIC W212 (2014) is a luxury sedan highly rated for its powerful V8 biturbo M278 engine and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Experts emphasize the smooth ride, luxurious feel and excellent performance, often considering it a real "rocket". However, the M278 engine had known problems such as timing chain failure, oil leaks, and rare cases of bore scoring, especially if maintenance was not done with strict regularity or if the car was not treated with high-quality oil. 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.