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 4.30 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 5.60 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
4.30sec
2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
4.78sec
Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.31sec
@ 107.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.60sec
2010 Coupe
Across 12 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz E550 ranges from 4.30 to 5.60 seconds 0–60, with a 4.78-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz E550 Performance Overview
Across 12 independently verified tests spanning 2007 to 2014, the Mercedes-Benz E550 traces a consistent V8 performance arc through the W211 and W212 eras. The W211 cars from 2007 to 2009 used the naturally aspirated M273 5.5-liter V8 at 382 hp, with the 2007 Sedan and 2008 Sedan both recording 4.8 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the model’s early baseline in this dataset.
The shift to W212 for 2010 brought a broader spread of body styles and, initially, a wider performance gap. A 2010 Coupe posted the slowest run here at 5.6 seconds to 60 mph, but by 2011 the Cabriolet lowered the mark to 4.6 seconds. Mid-cycle development added the twin-turbo M278 V8, raising output as high as 402 hp and producing the quickest verified acceleration figures.
That later W212 period defines where the E550 stands today in the data: a gasoline-only lineup of sedans, coupes, and cabriolets running from solidly quick to genuinely rapid. The all-time best remains the 4.3-second 0-60 time from the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan, while the quickest quarter-mile is the 12.8-second pass at 111 mph from the 2014 Cabriolet.
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Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 Times by Generation: W211 to W212
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W212 | 2010–2016 | 4.78s | 4.30s — 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan | 10 | The W212 generation (2010–2016) averaged 4.78 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 382 to 402 hp across 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L V8 configurations. |
| W211 | 2007–2009 | 4.80s | 4.80s — 2008 Sedan | 2 | The W211 generation (2007–2009) averaged 4.80 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2008 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output was 382 hp across 5.5L V8 configurations. |
W212
2010–2016
Avg 0–60
4.78s
Fastest
4.30s
Tests
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2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan
The W212 generation (2010–2016) averaged 4.78 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 382 to 402 hp across 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L V8 configurations.
W211
2007–2009
Avg 0–60
4.80s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
2
2008 Sedan
The W211 generation (2007–2009) averaged 4.80 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2008 Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output was 382 hp across 5.5L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz E550 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
12 tests · 6 years
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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
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 402 hp
- Torque
- 443 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,290 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 12
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
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- 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
- Horsepower
- 402 hp
- Torque
- 443 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,290 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 12
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Mercedes-Benz E550 performance FAQs
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 runs 0-60 mph in as little as 4.4 seconds in Cabriolet form. The 2014 E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is close behind at 4.5 seconds. Both 2014 versions use the 402-hp, 443-lb-ft twin-turbo M278 V8, with the main difference being drivetrain and body style.
The quickest Mercedes-Benz E550 on record is the 2012 E550 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. That makes it the fastest E550 test across all 12 recorded runs. It also stands as the quickest quarter-mile is separate, with a different trim holding that record.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz E550 is also the overall quickest one: the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph. All 12 recorded E550 tests are production vehicles, so there is no gap between the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result.
The W212 Mercedes-Benz E550, covering 2010 through 2016, averages 4.78 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest verified run is 4.3 seconds from the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan. W212 cars span outputs from 382 to 402 hp and include both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo gasoline versions.
The W211 Mercedes-Benz E550, sold here from 2007 to 2009, posts a 4.8-second 0-60 mph time in its quickest recorded form. Across 2 tests, the W211 averages 4.8 seconds as well. Those cars use a naturally aspirated 382-hp gasoline V8, making them slightly slower than the quickest later W212 examples.
The fastest W212 E550 is the 2012 Sport 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. Within the W212 generation, that is the best verified acceleration result. The generation includes 10 tests total and an average 0-60 time of 4.78 seconds, so the 2012 BlueEfficiency car clearly leads the pack.
The 2014 E550 Cabriolet is slightly quicker to 60 mph, posting 4.4 seconds versus 4.5 seconds for the 2014 E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan. Both make 402 hp and 443 lb-ft from the twin-turbo M278 V8, and both weigh 4,290 pounds, so the difference between them is only a tenth.
Across 3 tests, the Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet averages 4.7 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 4.4 seconds. The quickest example is the 2014 Cabriolet, which also owns the model's fastest quarter-mile result at 12.8 seconds and 111 mph, making it one of the strongest-performing E550 body styles.
The Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe averages 5.07 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests, with a best recorded run of 4.8 seconds. The slowest E550 test overall is also a Coupe: a 2010 model at 5.6 seconds. That places the Coupe behind the quickest sedan and cabriolet versions in straight-line acceleration.
Across all 12 tests, the Mercedes-Benz E550 averages 13.31 seconds in the quarter-mile at 107.3 mph. The fastest quarter-mile result on record is 12.8 seconds at 111 mph from the 2014 E550 Cabriolet. The 2014 Sport 4MATIC Sedan is close as well, running 13.0 seconds at 111 mph.
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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