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    E 55 Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 55
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    E 55

    5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 97
    Engine (cc): 5439
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 5.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 92
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    External Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Instrument Cluster

    Message Display: yes
    Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 24.8
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 354
    Maximum Power (kW): 260
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 392
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 530
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Engine Management

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic

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    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Sports Steering Wheel: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
    Size of Body Side Molding: Medium

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
    Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 61.4
    Front Track (mm): 1560
    Overall Height (in): 55.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1411
    Overall Length (in): 188.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4795
    Overall Width (in): 70.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1799
    Rear Track (in): 60.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1543
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11340
    Wheelbase (in): 111.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2833

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 997
    Rear Headroom (in): 38.2
    Rear Headroom (mm): 970
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.2
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1452
    Rear Hip Room (in): 58
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1472
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1431
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1450

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Chrome

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
    Configuration: Quad
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Black

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Electric

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4872
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1710
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3770

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 10

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
    Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 5
    Adjustment Settings: 3
    Wheel Position: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Leather

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Front Occupant Sensors: yes

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Lidded
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Sunroof: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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