Performance Review: Mercedes E Class 500 Sport - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes E Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes E Class 500 Sport is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Mercedes E Class has a 5461cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The E Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the E Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1830 kgs (4034 lbs) this makes the Mercedes E Class 500 Sport in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes E Class shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5461cc 32V V8 engine produces 383 bhp (285 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 391 lb-ft (530.1 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes E Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8 (234.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes E Class.

The Mercedes E Class has a Power to weight ratio of 209.2 bhp per ton and 213.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 E Class competing with the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8 (234.2 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Mercedes G Class 65 AMG (234.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes E Class generating around 213.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (238.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 Roadster (238.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Mercedes E Class 500 Sport as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Mercedes E Class 500 Sport is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Class and the 1999 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes E Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.89 secs @ 98.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R (13.82 secs), the 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG SC (13.82 secs), and the 2006 Volvo S80 4.4 V8 AWD (13.83 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Mercedes E Class 500 Sport has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 E Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2009 E Class Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

Car Comparison