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 5.70 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 5.80 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
5.70sec
2005 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
5.76sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.14sec
@ 100.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.80sec
2004 4MATIC Wagon
Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E500 ranges from 5.70 to 5.80 seconds 0–60, with a 5.76-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz E500 Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz positioned the E500 as the V8 performance point of the W211 E-Class during its short 2003 to 2005 production run. Across 5 verified tests spanning those three model years, the car showed tightly grouped acceleration, with 0-60 results ranging from 5.7 to 5.8 seconds. Power came throughout from the naturally aspirated M113 5.0-liter V8, rated at 302 hp, and every tested example used a gasoline powertrain.
The earliest benchmark arrived immediately: the 2003 Sedan set the first recorded pace at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph. Subsequent tests showed little variation, underscoring the consistency of the package rather than a step-by-step escalation. A 2004 4MATIC Wagon ran 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, while the 2005 Sport Sedan also posted 5.8 seconds. At the top of the range, the 2005 Sedan matched the quickest sprint at 5.7 seconds and recorded the best quarter-mile at 14.0 seconds @ 100.6 mph.
Today, the E500’s dataset remains compact but clear: one W211 generation, one M113 V8 tune, and one narrow performance window, averaging 5.76 seconds to 60 mph and 14.14 seconds in the quarter-mile.
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Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W211 | 2003–2009 | 5.76s | 5.70s — 2005 Sedan | 5 | The W211 generation (2003–2009) averaged 5.76 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
W211
2003–2009
Avg 0–60
5.76s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
5
2005 Sedan
The W211 generation (2003–2009) averaged 5.76 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2005 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz E500 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 3 years
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.00
sec
Recorded Tests
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 100.6 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 339 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,900 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz E500 performance FAQs
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The 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That makes it the quickest E500 on record, tied with the model’s overall fastest verified run. The 2005 car tested here is a stock rear-wheel-drive sedan with 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft from the naturally aspirated M113 V8.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz E500 on record is the 2005 Sedan at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its best quarter-mile pass is 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph. Across all five verified E500 tests, that 2005 sedan stands as the quickest example for both 0-60 and quarter-mile performance.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz E500 is also the overall fastest one on record: the 2005 Sedan at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph. There are five production tests and no modified examples, so the stock and overall rankings are the same. Its quickest quarter-mile is 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph.
A W211 Mercedes-Benz E500 averages 0-60 mph in 5.76 seconds across five tests. The quickest W211 E500 on record is the 2005 Sedan at 5.7 seconds. All recorded W211 E500 tests use the 302-hp naturally aspirated gasoline setup, so performance is tightly grouped within a tenth of a second.
The fastest W211 E500 is the 2005 Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That same car also posts the best quarter-mile result for the model at 14.0 seconds and 100.6 mph. Across all five W211 E500 tests, no other version beats that acceleration figure.
The E500 Sedan is the quickest body style on record for this model, averaging 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across two tests. Its best run is also 5.7 seconds. Compared with the Sport Sedan and 4MATIC Wagon, the standard Sedan holds the strongest acceleration numbers in the verified results.
The E500 Sedan is quicker than the E500 Sport Sedan in the recorded tests. The Sedan averages 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the Sport Sedan averages 5.8 seconds. The best run for the Sedan is 5.7 seconds, compared with 5.8 seconds for the Sport Sedan, a difference of one tenth.
The Mercedes-Benz E500 4MATIC Wagon reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That is the slowest verified E500 result on record, but only by a tenth compared with the model’s quickest 5.7-second run. Even so, the wagon remains close to the rest of the E500 lineup in straight-line acceleration.
The Mercedes-Benz E500 averages 5.76 seconds from 0-60 mph across five verified tests. That average reflects the full set of recorded runs for the model, all of them production vehicles. The spread is narrow, with the quickest example at 5.7 seconds and the slowest at 5.8 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz E500 averages 14.14 seconds in the quarter-mile at 100.2 mph across five tests. The quickest quarter-mile result on record is 14.0 seconds at 100.6 mph from the 2005 Sedan. Those figures line up with the model’s 5.7- to 5.8-second 0-60 mph performance range.
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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