Compare: Mercedes-Benz E-class 2011 Sedan 408 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

E-class

Generation

E-class (W212)

Modification (Engine)

E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (408 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS

Start of production

August, 2011

End of production

January, 2013

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

209 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

4.6 kg/Hp, 218.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 321.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

408 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm.

Power per litre

87.5 Hp/l

Torque

600 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 278.922

Engine displacement

4663 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92.9 mm

Piston Stroke

86 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.3 l

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1865 kg

Max. weight

2485 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

Permitted towbar download

84 kg

Dimensions

Length

4868 mm

Width

1854 mm

Width including mirrors

2071 mm

Height

1471 mm

Wheelbase

2874 mm

Front track

1598 mm

Rear (Back) track

1614 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 PLUS

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, 360 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

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

Wheel rim size

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