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 First Test: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550C
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550C | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front-engine, RWD | | Engine type | 90-deg V-8, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 332.2 cu in/5461cc | | Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | | Redline | 6500 rpm | | Weight to power | 10.3 lb/hp | | Transmission | 7-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 2.65:1/1.93:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 14.7:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.5-in vented disc; 11.8-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.0 x 18-in; 8.5 x 18-in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 235/40R18 91H M+S; 255/35R18 91H M+S Pirelli PZero Nero | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 108.7 in | | Track, f/r | 60.5/60.8 in | | Length x width x height | 185.0 x 70.3 x 54.0 in | | Turning circle | 35.3 ft | | Curb weight | 3928 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 53/47 % | | Seating capacity | 4 | | Headroom, f/r | 40.2/35.8 in | | Legroom, f/r | 42.0/32.9 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 54.1/48.9 in | | Cargo volume | 15.9 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.8 sec | | 0-40 | 2.7 | | 0-50 | 3.7 | | 0-60 | 4.8 | | 0-70 | 6.2 | | 0-80 | 7.7 | | 0-90 | 9.6 | | 0-100 | 11.7 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.4 | | Quarter mile | 13.3 sec @ 107.1 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 133 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.81 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 27.0 sec @ 0.66 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1550 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $55,525 | | Price as tested | $63,085 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | Unlimited | | Fuel capacity | 17.4 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15/23 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.09 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium |
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