Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 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 E550 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz E550 is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe, which took 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz E550 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.78 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.31 seconds at 107.33 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.3sec 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan
Average 0–60 4.78sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.31sec @ 107.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.6sec 2010 Coupe
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550

Across 12 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E550 ranges from 4.3 to 5.6 seconds 0–60, with a 4.78-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 times by model year

12 tests · 6 years

2014

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.45 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet
#03
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.00s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan

2012

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
112.0 mph
Engine
4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 26 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan

2011

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.85 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.20 sec
Trap Speed
107.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet
#11
2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 20.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Convertible
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet

2010

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.98 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#05
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 108.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
108.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
#06
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 107.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
107.1 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
#07
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
#10
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport Sedan
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.5 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
105.5 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport Sedan
#12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 23 H / 21.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe

2008

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#08
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
105.3 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
15 C / 22 H / 17.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan

2007

Mercedes-Benz E550 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#09
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 106.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
106.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 21 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan

How we verify Mercedes-Benz E550 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 E550 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-Benz E550 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz E550 on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.80 seconds at 112.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz E550 is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe, which takes 5.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 12 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz E550 reaches 60 mph in 4.78 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.31 seconds at roughly 107.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 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 E550 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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