Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Sport 4MATIC® Coupe Review
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2013 E550 - Best car I have ever owned
Scott Kolb, Newington, CT, 02/22/2017
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
Buying a used Mercedes E-class is likely the most intelligent decision auto buyers can make. It's the most reliable of the Mercedes, and it depreciates VERY fast, so you get a LOT of car for the money. I bought a used 2013 E550 with 48k miles on it. Sticker of almost $77,000 got it for $31,600. P1 and P2 packages, and the V-8 engine. My lord....wonderfully comfortable, incredibly fast. … OK, the BMW has tighter steering, but you get less car for more money, particularly if you get the V-8 BMW. Love the auto high beams; they adjust between hi and lo beams per oncoming traffic automatically. Dash is so.....German. Perfectly organized, easy to use instruments. They even have an Off button....so you know how to turn everything off and don't have to hold down a fan button or hit it a million times. Ok, so what's bad? Nav is pretty lame; voice control is pretty lame, and back-up camera is a little disappointing for this level of car....no markings, just a straight back-up camera. Repair costs are HIGH...... BUT, I use my phone for navigation anyway, and voice control is of little importance to me. The camera still serves its purpose. Since it's reliable, the repair costs aren't THAT bad, just take it to a reliable mechanic that won't rob you like Mercedes dealers do.
Update: One year in, nothing has changed. This car is awesome. I now have 70k miles on it, but you would never know, runs like new. The V-8 grumbles a little, but it is so worth it. Blew away both Lexus and Infiniti when forced to due to aggressive driving tactics by them.
Update. One and a half years into owning this beauty! Have nothing to change or update, it is still the best car I've ever owned!
Edmunds Requested Update:
2 years in, nothing has changed. Still a great car, comfortable, FAST, beautiful and reliable. Little nits not previously.mentioned: stereo goes in and out sometimes, sunroof a little noisy. Nothing else. 90k miles, still runs perfectly.
Edmunds requested update: Continues to be reliable, fast and comfy. Have had a few "in and out" sound experiences with the stereo, a few annoying noises and some small glitches with things like the trunk needing to be re-lubed so I could close it with my hand, and not only the button. One time the stereo would not turn off even after car was off. But the car figured it out :-) . Just took it in for the 100k service a bit early....no repairs. Will need struts soon, but that's about it. Love it.
108000 miles. Drives like new. I love this car. Plan to drive it to 300k.
Edmunds requested update:
121k miles now, no deterioration of any kind yet, though I imagine I will have to replace the turbos pretty soon. May never have to buy another car. This thing is a tank, and holding up extraordinarily well.
Edmumds requested update:
4.5 years in, no change. 130k miles on it, no distinguishable difference in the way it drives. Only expense so far has been oil changes, tuneups, tires, etc. Gets 25 mpg at keast on the highway. Is it perfect? No. Would I buy it again? Absolutely.
Superb Car That Gets Costly As The Miles Increase
Cicero, Los Angeles, CA, 06/15/2020
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
My 2013 E-550 sedan was special ordered from the factory in Germany. This was a great way to begin ownership since I got exactly the car I wanted at a good price. I also got the MB factory tour and lunch as well as insurance and tourist registration for a couple of weeks. I covered 8 countries in my first days and drove it at 130 mph on the autobahn. It was a memorable adventure. After … that I ended up keeping the car for seven years and 132,000 miles.
Now about my ownership experience itself: I never tired of driving this car. It has an impressive visual presence. Interiors are the most important part of the package for me, and the E-550 is richly appointed. I had full leather in beige with glossy wood accents and driving the car was always an aesthetic delight. The interior stood up very well to the sunlight but this was partly because I have covered parking at work and I was careful about keeping the exposed parts treated with protectant.
The E-550 handled with terrific composure on all surfaces and its twin-turbo 4.7 liter V-8 supplied effortless power. I have nothing negative to say about the driving experience. I always looked forward to making long trips in it.
So here's the negative part. The car needed several costly repairs after the 50k mile warranty expired. Between 50k and 132k I replaced the drive shaft, replaced a coolant pump, replaced both turbochargers, replaced front-end sway bar links, and had a number of other more minor repairs. This was all dealer service and it became very expensive. The replacement of the turbochargers alone required pulling the engine at a cost of more than $10,000. Although I had intended to keep the car another year, given the track record of repairs I traded it in early to avoid any further expenses.
It says something about my overall view of the car that I replaced it with a new 2020 E-450. This time, I did choose to extend the warranty to 100,000, given my experience with my 2013 model.
Wolf in sheeps clothing!
Mike, Denver, CO, 12/25/2017
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Sport 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
Just buy it!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Sport 4MATIC® Coupe
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Superb ride and handling balance
- Pro:strong V8 engines
- Pro:available V6 diesel
- Pro:meticulous construction
- Pro:extensive safety features
- Pro:spacious sedan interior
- Pro:innovative convertible features.
- Con:Less sporty than some competitors.
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