Compare: Mercedes-Benz E-class 2009 Sedan 388 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

E-class

Generation

E-class (W212)

Modification (Engine)

E 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

2009

End of production

2011

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.2-16.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7-8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8-11.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

253-261 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 221.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.3 kg/Nm, 302 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.971

Engine displacement

5461 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm

Compression ratio

10.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1755 kg

Max. weight

2375 kg

Max load

620 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

532 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4868 mm

Width

1854 mm

Width including mirrors

2071 mm

Height

1447 mm

Wheelbase

2874 mm

Front track

1585 mm

Rear (Back) track

1604 mm

Front overhang

841 mm

Rear overhang

1153 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.25 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 344x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320x24 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19, Rear wheel tires: 245/45 R17; 265/35 R18; 275/30 R19

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 8.5J x 17; 9J x 18; 9.5J x 19