Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC (W212)

Mercedes E class 2009 5.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This Mercedes E class 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes E 500 2009 4MATIC fuel consumption is 11.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 12.1 litres per 100 km, which is 6% 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.