Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 (W211)

Mercedes E class 2006 5.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 has been produced from June, 2006 to January, 2009. 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 6500 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.
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This Mercedes E class 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes Benz E 500 2006 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.5 litres per 100km (8.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.