Mercedes Benz E55 AMG W211: review, price

Mercedes Benz E55 AMG W211 - a car released in 2003, and ended its "birth" in 2007. For 4 years, the car has gained its popularity, new fans who today are not averse to ride on the legend of the German automobile industry. The AMG version gives the car even more aggression.

Specifications

Consider the main technical characteristics of the car. For convenience, the data are presented in the table.

Overview

According to Mercedes, at the time of release, this model was considered the fastest in the world, given the fact that it is "the most" among production cars with a sedan.

The basis for the creation of the E55 was the model E500. The main features of the new version are: build quality, reliability, comfort and excellent sound insulation, thanks to which, even at maximum speeds, only a light motor sound will be heard.

Engine power - 477 horsepower. Even though the E55 version is based on the E550, the engine has become more voluminous, increasing in volume to 5.5 liters. The engine block, its pistons and many other components were also replaced.

The main functions of the W211 AMG are the anti-lock braking system, the skid control system called the exchange rate stability system, and the brake system (the brake pedal is not directly connected to the brake system). The car's transmission includes an automatic five-speed gearbox, but the E55 is not considered a sports car.

The Mercedes E55 AMG W211 is the pinnacle of automotive production. Thanks to its technical components, this car took pride of place in the ranking of the fastest cars of that time. He overtook cars like the Mercedes C32 and Mercedes S55 AMG.

The exterior of the W211 AMG is very memorable thanks to the "lupato" headlights on the sides. Between the headlights there is a radiator grill. Thanks to its hood, the car has excellent aerodynamics, and also, depending on the configuration, the hood has air ducts for additional engine cooling.

Compared with previous models, the E55 has become longer, and its appearance has become more attractive due to the smooth lines of the body. Headlights are now angled. At the rear, the E-Class is similar to the S-Class sedan.

Thanks to the strengthening of the body with steel structures, it has become safer. The use of aluminum in the construction of the body also facilitated the car: the hood, trunk and wings are made of aluminum. Trunk volume is 530 liters. But if you fold the back row, the volume will increase to 1960 liters.

The cabin has become much more space due to the increase in the width of the car. The seats are made of faux leather. Ideal noise isolation allows you not to be distracted by extraneous sounds when driving.

The year 2004 was decisive in changing the interior: the steering wheel became a 4-spoke steering wheel, seat covers were included, and a display for automatic climate control also appeared. The Sport package went on sale in 2005. The materials of many interior parts were replaced with more expensive ones, for example, the steering braid in the Sport version is made of leather.

Reviews

The average price of a Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211 in the secondary Russian market is at least 1,000,000 rubles ($ 15,000). Most likely, this is the only minus of this car.

Pros:

• powerful engine;
• car design;
• salon;
• handling and dynamics;
• the title of "fastest car";
• reliability;
• build quality;
• the presence of useful assistants and functions.

Output

Thanks to its technical components, the Mercedes Benz E55 AMG W211 has become the fastest production two-thousandth sedan. The memorable design, engine, interior materials make the legendary of an ordinary production car. Thanks to all of the above, the E55 is still very popular and in demand in the secondary Russian market.