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    E 55 Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 55

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    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    E 55

    5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $199,000†
    Price & specs

    E 55

    5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $204,780†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 37
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 37
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 5439
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 5439
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Instrument Cluster
    Message Display: yes
    Type: Partial Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Message Display: yes
    Type: Partial Digital
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 354
    Maximum Power (kW): 260
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 530
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 354
    Maximum Power (kW): 260
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 530
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 12.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 19
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 17.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 13
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 12.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 8.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 17.8
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Steering Wheel
    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Steering Wheel
    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Body
    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Body Style
    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Chrome Bright Trim
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
    Spoiler
    Location: Front
    Spoiler
    Location: Front
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500
    External Dimensions
    Overall Height (in): 55.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1411
    Overall Length (in): 188.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4795
    Overall Width (in): 70.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1799
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11340
    Wheelbase (in): 111.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2833
    External Dimensions
    Overall Height (in): 55.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1411
    Overall Length (in): 188.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4795
    Overall Width (in): 70.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1799
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11340
    Wheelbase (in): 111.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2833
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Chrome
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Chrome
    Headlights
    Configuration: Quad
    Headlights
    Configuration: Quad
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Metallic
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass
    Sunroof
    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4872
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1710
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3770
    Weights
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4872
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1710
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3770
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Antenna
    Type: Element
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 8
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 8
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Ashtray
    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Courtesy Lights
    Delayed Fade: yes
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Leather
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Leather
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Leather
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Covered
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Covered
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear
    Glove Compartment
    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Illuminated: yes
    Lockable: yes
    Air Conditioning
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Air Conditioning
    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Ventilation System
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Ventilation System
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Not Available
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Remote Operation: yes

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