Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz E500 is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz E500 is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC Wagon, which took 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.20 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz E500 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.76 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.14 seconds at 100.20 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.7sec 2005 Sedan
Average 0–60 5.76sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.14sec @ 100.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.8sec 2004 4MATIC Wagon
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500

Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E500 ranges from 5.7 to 5.8 seconds 0–60, with a 5.76-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 3 years

2005

Mercedes-Benz E500 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 100.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
100.6 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan

2004

Mercedes-Benz E500 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC Wagon
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC Wagon

2003

Mercedes-Benz E500 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.77 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.17 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#02
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan
#04
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sport Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sport Sedan
#05
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sport Sedan
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 100.4 mph
0–60 mph
5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
100.4 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H / 17.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sport Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz E500 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz E500 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz E500 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz E500 on record is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at 100.6 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz E500 is the 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC Wagon, which takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz E500 reaches 60 mph in 5.76 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.14 seconds at roughly 100.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz E500 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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