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2008 Mercede-Benz E550 - Specifications - Quick Test

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2008 Mercedes-Benz E550
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, RWD
Engine type	90 V-8, alum block/heads
Valvetrain	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement	333.2 cu in/5461 cc
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	10.7 lb/hp
Transmission	7-speed automatic
Axle/final	2.65:1/2.20:1
Suspension, front; rear	Multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio	14.7:1
Turns lock-to-lock	2.6
Brakes, f;r	13.0-in vented disc; 11.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels	8.5 x 18; 9.0 x 18 in, cast aluminum
Tires	245/40R18 93V M+S; 265/35R18 97V M+S, Continental ContiProContact
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	112.4 in
Track, f/r	62.1/61.9 in
Length x width x height	191.0 x 71.7 x 58.4 in
Turning circle	37.4 ft
Curb weight	4099 lb
Weight dist., f/r	51/49%
Seating capacity	5
Headroom, f/m/r	39.1/37.8 in
Legroom, f/m/r	41.9/35.6 in
Shoulder room, f/m/r	56.4/56.1 in
Cargo vol behind f/m/r	15.9 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30	1.8 sec
0-40	2.6
0-50	3.7
0-60	4.8
0-70	6.3
0-80	7.9
0-90	9.8
0-100	12
Passing, 45-65 mph	2.3
Quarter mile	13.4 sec @ 105.3 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	124 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.82 g (avg)
MT figure eight	27.1 sec @ 0.65 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph	1500 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price	$60,525
Price as tested	$70,305
Stability/traction control	Yes/yes
Airbags	Dual front, f/r side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance	Unlimited
Fuel capacity	21.1 gal
EPA city/hwy econ	15/22 mpg
CO2 emissions	1.11 lb/mile
MT fuel economy	17.6 mpg
Recommended fuel	Premium