2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Road Test Specs

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

(5.5L V8 Twin-turbo 7-speed Automatic)

Vehicle

Year Make Model	2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
Vehicle Type	RWD 4dr 2-passenger Sedan
Estimated MSRP	$90,000

Drivetrain

Configuration	Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type	Twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V8, gasoline with auto-stop/start
Displacement (cc/cu-in)	5,461/333
Block/head material	Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain	DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust valve timing
Compression ratio (x:1)	10.0
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)	518 @ 5,250 (550 @ 5,250 with Performance Pack)
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	516 @ 1,750 (590 @ 2,000 with Performance Pack)
Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
Transmission type	Seven-speed automatic
Transmission ratios (x:1)	I=4.34, II=2.89, III=1.92, IV=1.37, V=1.00, VI=0.82, VII=0.73
Final-drive ratio (x:1)	2.65

Chassis

Suspension, front	Independent multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear	Independent multilink, pneumatic springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar
Steering type	Electric-over-hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion
Tire type	Performance front and rear
Tire size, front	255/40ZR18
Tire size, rear	285/35ZR18
Wheel size	18-by-9 inches front -- 18-by-9.5 inches rear
Wheel material	Alloy
Brakes, front	Ventilated and cross-drilled
Brakes, rear	Ventilated and cross-drilled

Track Test Results

0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.)

4.3

Fuel Consumption

Fuel economy, mfr. est. (mpg)	15 city/22 highway (est.)
Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.)	21.1

Dimensions & Capacities

Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)	4,057
Length (in.)	192.4
Height (in.)	56.8
Wheelbase (in.)	113.1
Track, front (in.)	64.4
Track, rear (in.)	62.8
Turning circle (ft.)	37.1
Legroom, front (in.)	41.3
Legroom, rear (in.)	35.8
Headroom, front (in.)	37.9
Headroom, rear (in.)	38.2
Shoulder room, front (in.)	57.8
Shoulder room, rear (in.)	56.9
Seating capacity	5
Ground clearance (in.)	4.5

Warranty

Bumper-to-bumper	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain	4 years/50,000 miles
Corrosion	4 years/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance	Unlimited

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