My dad used to own a 2011 E550, and I did a bulk of my permit driving in that car. That thing was an absolute beast! It's a shame that Mercedes quit putting V8 engines in non-AMG models. I don't like this new trend of substituting V8's for turbocharged V6 engines, and substituting V6 engines for turbocharged 4-cylinder engines.
I agree 100 percent. I have the m273 v8 in my cls550. Nothing like naturally aspirated v8 power. Ill take it over any turbo v6 or 4 cyl. It's a true beast.
Will definitely keep my eyes peeled on W212 E550 4.6L turbo next, so far my 07 211 E550 has been satisfying my power appetite so far the amount of torque I get at 2800 rpm is addicting.
I have a 2010 w the 5.5 twin turbo.. super nice car I put 20in black rims to match the car.. two kn cold air intake... a racing chip in it and I'm pushing close to 600..around 585
I really want a E63, but i believe a 2012-2014 E550 w the turbo V8 will be my next vehicle. For the price point, and the fact that w minor mods/tune it can be made as fast as an E63. That's probably why Mercedes stopped making it, don't want to lose E63 sales.
@@philonetic321 , E550s in general are hard to find. They simply didn't make that many for the US Market. I have a feeling it was due to Mercedes not wanting to lose AMG E63 sales. They limited the V8 E classes as much as possible.
@@joshuabushyhead6986 Also EPA introduced those new regulations in 2015, Mercedes isn't the only brand which moved their larger displacements up in class or just removed them entirely. It's a shame... like we've been forced past the golden age. There's not a single V8 with forced induction on the market today that I'll be able to afford in 6 years, much less a luxury class.
I been debating on getting a E350 W212 model, I know the s Class looks amazing but its a crazy guzzler, this may be a saver but it looks nice simple and classy, not too loud just perfect. I’m trying to find one under $15k right now if possible
Nah, tune vs tune the c63 w204 is faster top end. E550 is heavy. I had a tuned awd one and ran a tuned c63 and top end the c63 came back. On a dig with 4matic its a sleeper forreal.
i was looking at a w212 E350 after selling my w211 E320, but idk i went with a w204 C350 because i dont really need alot of space. W212 is milessssssss above the previous w211 though
I’ve got the same 2010 E550 with AMG Sport package she’s a ~400hp beast too! Auto in Sport she starts in 1st gear and holds the gears so you’re in the high power sweet spot. All that performance and you’re still in Mercedes comfort! I’ll stick with the n/a motor and lower maintenance.
Yes that’s the good one ! You got 400 Hp I have 2010 an I love it it’s my daily ! An I have like 386HP love it but 400-420HP I would be much a happy camper lol
I’m interested in the W212 E350. Fun fact: The W212 E550 was in Transformers: Dark of the Moon as Autobot Que aka Wheeljack. I run a Transformers crew that replicate cars from the movie and some actually own the cars from the movie. One of the cars that interests me is the E350. I’m doing research to know what I would get myself into far as reliability. I would love to own a Mercedes-Benz at some point in my life.
Great review, having a CLK550 coupe with that M273 engine and a ‘14 E550 sedan with the 4.7 twin turbo I have to say I enjoy both but there’s no replacement for displacement. The turbo engine feels and is more torque heavy but doesn’t have as much as a roar when you floor it.
Love 2007 e550... True sleeper. Will sound like a proper german muscle car when I do some exhaust upgrades. Also gonna stick some V8 badges on the rear pillars
I bought an E350 Mercedes Benz and I love it! I came from a Toyota too. They're just as reliable if not more...as long as you maintain these beautiful cars and don't drive them like your typical BMW Douche. Spark Plugs were a breeze to change on this V6 engine too! Compared to some transversely mounted V6 engines which require you you take a ton of parts off just to reach the back 3 cylinders by the firewall.
Do you guys recommend to get this as a uni student in Canada? I saw a listing of a black E550 4Matic for 10,000 dollars (CAD). Im looking at using it for just the remainder of my 2-3 years at university and then sell it. Do you guys think it is reliable and I shouldnt have to pay anything except regular servicing?
They didn't get rid of balance shaft problem in M272 and M273 engines. After 150000 km big problems start. Problems were eliminated only after introduction of M276
Is it reliable? I found a 2007 E550 in my area on Facebook Marketplace for $4,500, but i'm not sure if i'd be able to afford the maintanence, i have a warehouse job, i make $17 an hour, full time 40 hours.
These are great cars but 2007 M273 engines suffered from balance shaft issues I recommend 2008+ 550’s. If you’re after reliability I also recommend an M113 engine car 430/500’s.
@@maxmerc not all of them did. Only the very early 2007s. My 2007 E550 isn’t affected, and I just hit 150k miles last week. I’ve had a few small problems, but it’s been very reliable in the two years I’ve owned it. I’ve already put 25k miles on it since I bought it. Paid 8 grand for it lol
My dad used to own a 2011 E550, and I did a bulk of my permit driving in that car. That thing was an absolute beast!
It's a shame that Mercedes quit putting V8 engines in non-AMG models. I don't like this new trend of substituting V8's for turbocharged V6 engines, and substituting V6 engines for turbocharged 4-cylinder engines.
I agree 100 percent. I have the m273 v8 in my cls550. Nothing like naturally aspirated v8 power. Ill take it over any turbo v6 or 4 cyl. It's a true beast.
drove my friends new e53 amg and my other friends old 2008 e550. The e550 felt more powerful and smooth
@@ryanjade2836 what do you guys think of twinturbo v8 e550 vs na e550
Will definitely keep my eyes peeled on W212 E550 4.6L turbo next, so far my 07 211 E550 has been satisfying my power appetite so far the amount of torque I get at 2800 rpm is addicting.
Have you mod the e550
I may be wrong but i thought the twin turbo came on 2012 and up E550s. Prior to that it was E500 with natural aspiration
Correct. Facelift was 2014 , but the 2012 was the first year for the biturbo. I had the NA engine and was specifically looking for a bi turbo
I have a 2010 w the 5.5 twin turbo.. super nice car I put 20in black rims to match the car.. two kn cold air intake... a racing chip in it and I'm pushing close to 600..around 585
@@Zak3588how much hp you making with n/a 5.5 with tune ????
@@Zak3588you had the N/A v8 not the Biturbo. Unless you meant 2012+
With a tune these things will give some supercars a run for their money
Just been learning a bit about the M278...what an engine
@@jetstream454 it’s in the cls 550 as well
I really want a E63, but i believe a 2012-2014 E550 w the turbo V8 will be my next vehicle. For the price point, and the fact that w minor mods/tune it can be made as fast as an E63. That's probably why Mercedes stopped making it, don't want to lose E63 sales.
2013 is the old body, 2014 is the new body, so if you want a newer body E550 with the bi-turbos then....
It's hard to find one, especially a sedan.
@@philonetic321 , E550s in general are hard to find. They simply didn't make that many for the US Market. I have a feeling it was due to Mercedes not wanting to lose AMG E63 sales. They limited the V8 E classes as much as possible.
@@philonetic321, I did a national search for Mercedes E Classes for sale. It came back with only about 600 V8's, and over 6000 with V6's.
@@joshuabushyhead6986 Also EPA introduced those new regulations in 2015, Mercedes isn't the only brand which moved their larger displacements up in class or just removed them entirely. It's a shame... like we've been forced past the golden age.
There's not a single V8 with forced induction on the market today that I'll be able to afford in 6 years, much less a luxury class.
@@philonetic321 , I am with you 100 percent, that is why I do everything I can to hold on to/maintain my 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged.
I have the E350 this 550 will be my next one
I been debating on getting a E350 W212 model, I know the s Class looks amazing but its a crazy guzzler, this may be a saver but it looks nice simple and classy, not too loud just perfect. I’m trying to find one under $15k right now if possible
go w the e550 trust me and it doesn't waste that much more than e350, maybe 1-3 mpg less based on real world driving i have seen
Wonderful, I think my next daily will be a E550! Thanks Maxmerc
I’ll help ya lower it on links 🙄
The E550 is faster than a W204 C63 and if you Upgrade the exhoust, it will Sound like a AMG
Nah, tune vs tune the c63 w204 is faster top end. E550 is heavy. I had a tuned awd one and ran a tuned c63 and top end the c63 came back. On a dig with 4matic its a sleeper forreal.
It depends on which W212 550 you’re talking about, the ‘12 plus cars with the 4.7l twin turbo will walk a stock W204 C63
@@nickharbachewski9698 trust me it wont, I'm talking boosted one. 2012 tune with 3in exhaust. Vids on my ig...
Yea my uncle's is a s tier tuned and exhaust wide body and when it goes past 100 its starts to shake
@@nickharbachewski9698 I doubt it. A stock 2008 c63 do 0-60 3.8 seconds the e550 is 4.4
i was looking at a w212 E350 after selling my w211 E320, but idk i went with a w204 C350 because i dont really need alot of space.
W212 is milessssssss above the previous w211 though
Good to know. I’ve owned 3 w211 and looking to upgrade to a w212 or the c400. But I really like the w212 550 (decision decision)
I've had 2 w211s(e500 and e550) and love them both, but yes I love the w212 design even more and dream of buying a w212 e550 or e63
How is the car holding up ?
We love our 2010 E550 AMG Sport Package, she's a beast 💪🏾
I’ve got the same 2010 E550 with AMG Sport package she’s a ~400hp beast too! Auto in Sport she starts in 1st gear and holds the gears so you’re in the high power sweet spot. All that performance and you’re still in Mercedes comfort! I’ll stick with the n/a motor and lower maintenance.
Lilrick96 2013 or higher Is the best performing years 2017 has the best motor but is the last year they made the e550
2012 not reliable?
Yes that’s the good one ! You got 400 Hp I have 2010 an I love it it’s my daily ! An I have like 386HP love it but 400-420HP I would be much a happy camper lol
@@dave7701 The 2010 sounds so muvh better
I’m interested in the W212 E350. Fun fact: The W212 E550 was in Transformers: Dark of the Moon as Autobot Que aka Wheeljack.
I run a Transformers crew that replicate cars from the movie and some actually own the cars from the movie. One of the cars that interests me is the E350. I’m doing research to know what I would get myself into far as reliability. I would love to own a Mercedes-Benz at some point in my life.
Just smoked a newer Dodge Charger scat pack from a dig in my 2010 E550 with the amg sport package 2 nights ago.. the look on their face 😂😂😂
A 2010 e550 will not smoke a scatpack and am not a dodge fan
@@b58forever Maybe he modified it.
Great review, having a CLK550 coupe with that M273 engine and a ‘14 E550 sedan with the 4.7 twin turbo I have to say I enjoy both but there’s no replacement for displacement. The turbo engine feels and is more torque heavy but doesn’t have as much as a roar when you floor it.
you dont onow what you talking about
Love 2007 e550... True sleeper. Will sound like a proper german muscle car when I do some exhaust upgrades. Also gonna stick some V8 badges on the rear pillars
Hi great car and a very good review . Am I one of your guys ?? Can't make up my mind on the sedan or the coupe or even convertible >>>
W211 e550 is a sleeper too.... have had a 2003 e500 and now a 07 e550 and the e550 is so fast oh my(e500 was no slouch either)
I bought an E350 Mercedes Benz and I love it! I came from a Toyota too. They're just as reliable if not more...as long as you maintain these beautiful cars and don't drive them like your typical BMW Douche. Spark Plugs were a breeze to change on this V6 engine too! Compared to some transversely mounted V6 engines which require you you take a ton of parts off just to reach the back 3 cylinders by the firewall.
I just bought a E500 Coupe. Its really nice! You can check it out on my channel!
Do you guys recommend to get this as a uni student in Canada? I saw a listing of a black E550 4Matic for 10,000 dollars (CAD). Im looking at using it for just the remainder of my 2-3 years at university and then sell it. Do you guys think it is reliable and I shouldnt have to pay anything except regular servicing?
Whats the mileage?
I heard that it was 2011 or newer in the e550 that was more desirable? The 2010’s stay away from?
I have a 2010 and have zero issues.. I've put all new perfamnce shocks, kn cold air intake, and a chip. Thing is pushing 585hp
Airmatic has become quite reliable over the years. You don't see slammed W221s due to failed airmatic, like with the W220s.
W221?
This is a 212 lol
@@jetstream454 yes but he was talking about the w221 s class. I don’t remember the last time I’ve seen one of those completely slammed, like the w220s
S class has abc suspension
He forgot about the massage chairs 😓
How does this E550 compare to the S550? Do they have the same engine?
Yes, same engine. When they switched to the twin turbo(2012 for E class), the S550 was tuned higher, same engine
Bought one!! Same color 550 with AMG package and grey seats!! Love it
All facts here man god bless you for telling the truth 😎🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. I have the 2010 E550 black clk 320
Ml350
I just bought a 2013 e550, that thing is a beauty
So far so good?
They didn't get rid of balance shaft problem in M272 and M273 engines. After 150000 km big problems start. Problems were eliminated only after introduction of M276
I have a ‘14 e550 always makes me smile when i put my foot on the gas
How much does it consume?
Cool video!
Awesome 👍
S class cars have ADC, more sophisticated and more expensive to fix. It uses oil to manage suspension
How reliable are the 2016 e550, that's more important than how fast the car can go.
Really like your Mercedes content man... Gotta keep making some vids...
Do you have a link for that metal thing for the center knob
Great video. I’m convinced to get a 2016 E550
My uncle has a 2014 e550 2 door
Is it reliable? I found a 2007 E550 in my area on Facebook Marketplace for $4,500, but i'm not sure if i'd be able to afford the maintanence, i have a warehouse job, i make $17 an hour, full time 40 hours.
These are great cars but 2007 M273 engines suffered from balance shaft issues I recommend 2008+ 550’s. If you’re after reliability I also recommend an M113 engine car 430/500’s.
@@maxmerc not all of them did. Only the very early 2007s. My 2007 E550 isn’t affected, and I just hit 150k miles last week. I’ve had a few small problems, but it’s been very reliable in the two years I’ve owned it. I’ve already put 25k miles on it since I bought it. Paid 8 grand for it lol
@@maxmerc do you think a 2010 e550 is worth it someone wants to trade my car for it same miles as mine 100k
Terrible presentation sorry
Could u talk less, and Drive more?