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A true European performance
sedan with a remarkable new 7-speed automatic
transmission, the E500's elegant poise is perfectly
complemented by its potent power.
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RETAIL PRICE - $66,375 - $72,015 |
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Engine and Drivetrain
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Engine 4,966
cc SOHC 24-valve 90º V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy
cylinder block. Alloy heads. |
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Net power 302
hp @ 5,600 rpm |
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Net torque
339 lb-ft @ 2,700 - 4,250 rpm |
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Compression ratio
10.0:1 |
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Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded, 91 pump octane. |
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Fuel and ignition system
ME 2.8 engine management. Integrated sequential
multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark
ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel
spray, spark timing and phase, and antiknock.
Electronic throttle includes adaptive accelerator,
which provides more rapid throttle opening in response
to the speed at which the accelerator pedal is
depressed. Two high-energy ignition coils and two
spark plugs per cylinder, with 100,000-mile spark plug
intervals. |
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Intake system
Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases
the intake runner length at lower rpm for improved
response. |
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Transmission
Driver-adaptive electronic 7-speed automatic. Touch
Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow
upshifts by nudging the shift lever to the left or
right from the Drive position. Shift into Optimum Gear
programming allows one-touch selection of the best
gear for maximum acceleration or engine braking by
holding the shift lever to the left of Drive for one
second. Driver-selectable comfort mode starts vehicle
moving in 2nd gear or a second Reverse gear, and
upshifts at lower rpm, to help improve control on
slippery surfaces. Display in instrument cluster
indicates selected gear range and standard/comfort
mode. |
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Drive configuration
Rear-wheel drive or optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. |
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Rear axle ratio
3.07:1 |
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* MSRP
includes $720 transportation and handling charge and
excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees,
registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor
and installation charges, insurance, optional
equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance
or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual
prices may vary by Dealer.
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situations. Some vehicles may be shown with non-U.S.
equipment. Some vehicles are shown with optional
equipment. |
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