Skip to main content

Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2000 E55 AMG, so we've included reviews for other years of the E55 AMG since its last redesign.

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
4.75 out of 5 stars

this one is a keeper

cg3d, 05/20/2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

Before I bought my beloved w210, I was looking at the 740i Sport Bimmer and D2 Audi S8. If you are also looking at these, stop now. There is no comparison. The W210 is the most capable, dependable and FUN car of them all. I have owned mine for 6 months now and can honestly say it is the best car I have owned. It is very comfortable (although the Audi seats have the edge), clearly built for cruising an autobahn at 100mph all day long. This thing just chews up the miles effortlessly. I get between 17-21mpg in mixed city/moderate highway commute. Not too bad considering the Saturn 5 rocket performance that lurks beneath.

Report Abuse

4.63 out of 5 stars

Amazing

semba5, 10/29/2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have owned Volkswagens, Porsche, BMW, and a 2011 CTS-V Coupe. I stumbled across this 2002 E55 AMG by accident and drove it for the heck of it. Although it needed tires, shocks, and rim reconditioning, I was impressed by the performance, looks, and (now) the ride. This is by a long shot the best built, fun to drive, fastest accelerating car I have ever owned. I constantly confuse so many people by the sleeper look of this car as I leave them far far behind me. I bought this car 10 years old and it is in better condition still than the 2011 CTS-V I bought last year (Which was sold). I cant imagine driving anything but an AMG EVER AGAIN.

Report Abuse
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG for sale near you
Showing 3 of 3 listings
See all 3 listings

4.75 out of 5 stars

One of the Best Cars

Bruce, 12/05/2010
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Truly amazing to drive and power is unbelievable. Reliability is simply amazing. I was very pleased to own it and would never want to sell it. It has everything from spacious interior to brutal power to smooth gearing to executive and humble looks. I don't think there would be a better car with so many features in this price and Yes, reliability is a dream come true.

Report Abuse

4.25 out of 5 stars

Newbie owner review

R.J., 06/12/2010
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have only had this car for a week now but I love it so far. It has amazing power and is really comfortable and classy. I am the third owner and it seems to have been pretty reliable for the other owners, although I don't have all the maintenance records. The only "problems" thus far are the left side of the digital display in the dash is dim and I've had the lamp malfunction warning come on once.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Black Beauty at it's finest

Classy Lover, 07/13/2016
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We are the 2nd owner and it was like brand new with only 36k miles on it. It's a 1999 AMG E55 and so comfy. We have not had to do hardly any maintenance to it. It still drives like a new car and i have 140k miles on it now. We love everything about it.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
4.5 out of 5 stars

More fun than my classic car

Vito M, 04/28/2010
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Got this after selling my classic car which was a occasional driver and got lots of thumbs up . But this car has it all I loved the body style and the power is equal or better than my Big Block classic with all the creature comforts and almost 3 time's the gas milage . The only problem is this car is so much fun to drive I let the others sit in the garage,

Report Abuse
5 out of 5 stars

Best 4 door Sedan Ever!!!!!!

Sailorbanker, 01/09/2021
updated 01/11/2023
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Pay attention to key maintenance issues found on the internet: Transmission flushed history (the fluid IS NOT LIFETIME), crank and Cam sensors, Mass Airflow Sensor, and plugs and O2 sensors. These are actually easy to DIY if you are experienced in wrenching cars. Just have patience. An awesome fact about these is that it has a non-aspirated engine and the suspension is "öld School": no air, oleo, or electric suspension that costs $$$$$$ when they break down. They do eat front tires if you drive them to their potential. I've had many long, 1000+ mile trips in mine with absolute comfort and "performance" when needed..:) First a disclosure...I owned over 8 BMW's before I got the E55. Love the BMW's for their sharp suspension and looks. Still my favorite brand. But as I got smarter (e.g., Older), I needed more comfort in the front and room in the rear seat (especially for the Gkids' child seats). I was very lucky to get my 2000 E55. This is the last of the true AMG's from Affalterbach before MB turned AMG into a brand, not a car built by performance-minded super engineers. So if you want a classic with muscle car + performance (mine has close to 400 ft/lbs of torque... minor chip mod...:)) and stealth looks with superb German engineering, this is your car!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

If you own a pilot's license...

the auto expert, 05/06/2007
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car is very rare and its fast! It explodes past 90% of all other cars made, including many high performance sports cars. I think the BMW M5 is a fine vehicle, but if you want a reasonably priced alternative jet powered sedan...the E55 AMG is the only alternative. The Japanese only wish they could make anything comparible to this German autobahn jet plane on four wheels. If you want to operate this vehicle, be sure to have your pilot's license in order.

Report Abuse
4.75 out of 5 stars

wolf is sheep's clothing

motorbobb, 07/26/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fantastic car choice for the corporate exec. Very understated (people say things like "Is that new? It just looks different." -- The 275-40/18's are a hint something sinister is at play). Muscle car acceleration, porsche handling, and the space to take the family of four to the grocery store! I have left more than a few guys driving Vettes, Boxsters, and Mustang GT's perplexed, trying to figure out how the guy driving the "old man" Mercedes dusted them. 20MPG driving to the office to boot! No real complaints. The performance suspension will rattle your kidneys going over bumps.

Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

Wolf in sheep's clothing; yeah baby!

LDB, 09/07/2002
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this car! More than enough performance for American roads. This is a performance car that doesn't punish you. Wonderful steady acceleration, fantastic brakes, comfortable at ANY speed. The transmission is very smooth and adapts surprisingly well to all conditions I've encountered. Rather exclusive, not many of these on the road. Once in your life, you need to own a car like this.

Report Abuse
4.5 out of 5 stars

E-55 AMG sedan

rarikian, 09/14/2003
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Overall this is an exceptional car. It excels in character and performance and never fails to impress me with its civilized behaivor. Whenever I get into my other cars I wonder where the power is.

Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

Had to get another W210 AMG

andyE50AMG, 12/24/2005
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just got back to the states after 5 years in Germany. I bought a 1998 E50 AMG while there (Same car). I loved it! But it had to be sold before leaving. As soon as I got back to the states I loved my E50 sooooo much I started hunting for a 1999 E55. Power, Style, Luxury, Comfort, Safety, reliability, this car has it all. I will probably keep it forever.

Report Abuse
4.75 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Car

pr, 04/27/2003
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This has truly been a wonderful car. It has all the practical needs one would want and also a tremendous "fun" factor when you need it. This is a very fast car and will keep up with almost any car on the road. Good reliability so far, but I bought it used and it did have some warranty work. It has been 100% reliable thus far.

Report Abuse
5 out of 5 stars

With prices coming down

Ah eM Ghee, 05/12/2008
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

With prices comming in below 15K for a used 99 model, this may be the best all around sedan for the money. Consistant 20-22MPG freeway. Runs a low 13 in the quater mile stock. Keeps up with most of the performance cars of today, while carring five people in comfort. Although parts are expensive, it is well worth it for a car whose style is as timeless as a Van Gogh.

Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

Amazing Machine

Russellboy, 11/16/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After 3 years and 35,000 miles, it's still a thrill to drive this car. Smooth, powerful acceleration. Unbelievable handling. Spacious and comfortable back seat a rare bonus in a performance car. Expensive to buy, but has been a joy to own. In the shop just ONE time for an oil change and new tires. Hope to own this baby a long time.

Report Abuse
4.75 out of 5 stars

e55

E55AMG22, 11/26/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is the best car I have ever owned. It is the perfect combination of performance, style and comfort. It has huge amounts of torque at all rpms. Very fun to drive.

Report Abuse
5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!!!!

executive express, 04/21/2005
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Wow, did I ever fall into the best car I've ever owned. My wife wanted a Mercedes (we've had 3 previously), and I happened across this one and an E430. I bought the E55 AMG, and man am I pleased. It's like a combination of a Porsche and a Mercedes. Fantastically comfortable family car when the mother in law is in town. But, when I'm feelin' frisky, Katie bar the door. And the best part, the police aren't drawn to it like moths to a porch light. Plus, this car has 70,000+ miles on it, and its as solid as a rock. 20+ mpg is nice also. And to think, I got rid of my Ford Expedition in order to get this car. What a major quality of life bonus!

Report Abuse
4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Benz

maxspeed, 04/25/2002
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The E55 ... stump pulling power in an elegant machine. Subtle, sophisticated and faster than most sports cars, the car is a joy to drive and announces that you have arrived.

Report Abuse
3.75 out of 5 stars

Mercedes Benz E55 AMG W210

shoeb, 01/24/2009
2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4dr Sedan
6 of 19 people found this review helpful

It is an extremely fast car. It has a great hand built engine but could be expensive to repair if something goes wrong. It cannot be thrashed very hard since the possibility of something going wrong increases significantly. It is extremely fast from 0-60 in 5.3 secs. One of the fastest cars I have driven but the ride is not comfortable. Build quality is good but not the best I have seen.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
50