Mercedes E 500 2009 (W212)
Mercedes E class 2009 5.5 petrol description
Sedan Mercedes E 500 2009 has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
Mercedes E 500 2009 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes E 500 2009 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mercedes E 500 2009 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.2 litres per 100km (8.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 12.1 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.
Mercedes E class safety
During safety testing Mercedes E class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes E class is evaluated with very good rate 86 from 100, children safety: good mark - 77 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes E class got 59 points from 100.
Mercedes E class safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Mercedes E 500 2009 technical data
Model: | Mercedes E 500 2009 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2009. January ... 2013. January | ||
Engine: | 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 530 NM ON 4800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 (combined) 16.7 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km (19.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres (21.1 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.87m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.47m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2375 kg |
Mercedes E 500 2009 engine M273 KE55
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mercedes E 500 2009 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
Power | 388 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 NM ON 4800 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 10 years |
Engine also used on | Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase and 7 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Mercedes E class sedan [2009 - 2013] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Mercedes E 200 2009 CGI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 200 2009 CGI Automatic | 1.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 250 2009 CGI | 1.8 Petrol | 204 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 200 2011 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.1 Diesel | 136 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 220 2009 CDI | 2.1 Diesel | 170 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 220 2009 CDI Automatic | 2.1 Diesel | 170 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 250 2009 CDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.1 Diesel | 204 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 250 2009 CDI Automatic | 2.1 Diesel | 204 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 300 2009 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2009 CDI
Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2009 CDI 4MATIC 4x4
Most powerfull diesel version (231 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 231 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 300 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 3.5 Petrol | 252 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 300 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 3.5 Petrol | 252 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2009 | 3.5 Petrol | 272 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2009 4MATIC 4x4 | 3.5 Petrol | 272 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 3.5 Petrol | 306 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 350 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 3.5 Petrol | 306 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 500 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 4.7 Petrol | 408 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 500 2011 4Matic BlueEFFICIENCY 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 | 4.7 Petrol | 408 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 500 2009 | 5.5 Petrol | 388 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Rear wheel |
Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC 4x4 | 5.5 Petrol | 388 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) | All wheel |
Mercedes E 63 2009 AMG
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds |
6.2 Petrol | 525 HP | - | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |