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Model Line Overview
Model lineup: Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec ($52,200); E350 ($51,200); E350 4Matic ($52,700); E350 4Matic wagon ($55,950); E550 ($59,700); E550 4Matic ($61,200); E63 AMG ($85,300); E63 AMG wagon ($86,050)
Engines: 210-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve turbodiesel V6; 268-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 382-hp 5.5-liter dohc 48-valve V8; 507-hp 6.2-liter dohc 48-valve V8
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic; 7-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): dual-stage front airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, front and rear curtain-style head-protection airbags, active head restraints, seatbelt pretensioners; Pre-Safe System, rollover sensor, antilock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional): none
Basic warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in: Sindelfingen, Germany
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz E550 sedan ($59,700)
Standard equipment: automatic four-zone climate control, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with multifunction controls, power windows with express up and down, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, glass sunroof, 10-way power driver and passenger seats with leather inserts and three-position memory, cruise control, walnut trim, nine-speaker surround-sound stereo with six-disc CD changer, Tele-aid emergency communication system
Options as tested (MSRP): Sport Package (N/C); Premium II ($4,770) includes Hands-Free Communication System, DVD COMAND Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, power rear window shade, Headlight Washing System, Bi-Xenon Active Light System, cornering fog lights, Keyless Go, Active-Ventilated front seats; Parktronic ($1,120); wood/leather steering wheel ($550); electronic trunk closer ($530)
Destination charge: ($775)
Gas guzzler tax: N/A
Price as tested (MSRP): $67,445
Layout: rear-wheel drive
Engine: 5.5-liter dohc 48-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 382 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 391 @ 2800-4800
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 15/22 mpg
Wheelbase: 112.4 in.
Length/width/height: 191.0/71.7/58.4 in.
Track, f/r: 62.1/61.9 in.
Turning circle: 37.4 ft.
Seating capacity: 5
Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.1/57.2/41.9 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.8/57.2/35.6 in.
Cargo volume: 15.9 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: N/A
Suspension, f: independent, four-link, air springs, variable-rate gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r: independent, five link, air springs, variable-rate gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance: 3.6 in.
Curb weight: 3885 lbs.
Tires: 245/40R18
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity: 21.1 gal.
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