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2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class Base E 550 4DR RWD Sedan

Base E 550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

$59,700 MSRP
5.5l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.9 sec

0-60 mph

13.2 sec

@ 108 mph

Horsepower • Torque
382 hp

Power

391 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,815 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

E Class

Trim:

Base E 550 4DR RWD Sedan

Style:

Base E 550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$59,700

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,815 lbs

Length:

190.3 in.

Width:

71.3 in.

Height:

57 in.

Wheelbase:

112.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.27

MPG:

15 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

20.6 gal. / 391 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

382 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

391 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm

Engine:

5.5l V-8

Displacement:

5.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.70 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.84 sec

0-60 mph:

5.16 sec

0-100 mph:

11.36 sec

60-130 mph:

14.6 sec

100-150 mph:

17.7 sec

Top Speed:

183 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.67 sec @ 84.9 mph

¼ mile:

13.22 sec @ 107.8 mph

½ mile:

20.62 sec @ 133.1 mph

1 mile:

32.92 sec @ 155.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P265/35HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.47

Gear Ratios

1: 4.38

2: 2.86

3: 1.92

4: 1.37

5: 1

6: 0.82

7: 0.73

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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