Is the Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic a luxury car?
That’s the as-tested price after destination charges for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 4MATIC I recently had the pleasure of testing. The E550 has it all; luxury, performance, style, comfort and all-weather capability. Anything more expensive than the E550 becomes a purchasing exercise driven by bragging rights and ego.
What’s the last year for the Mercedes E550?
Model year 2014 is the last in which Mercedes will offer this car in America, as the E550 will be replaced for 2015 by a new E400 powered by a 329-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. So if you’re a fan of V-8–powered E-class sedans, you should act now. If you’re late, your E options will be down to one: the equally confident—but much bolder—E63 AMG.
What’s the acceleration of a Mercedes Benz E550?
However, the E550’s 4.5-second 0-to-60 performance recorded in our testing is certainly quick enough to dispense with most other cars on the road. And the power is sufficient to push the Benz well into triple digits from rest in the quarter-mile.
What’s the price of a 2014 Mercedes Benz 4Matic?
Although this answer can vary for each individual, my new benchmark is $73,060. That’s the as-tested price after destination charges for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 4MATIC I recently had the pleasure of testing. The E550 has it all; luxury, performance, style, comfort and all-weather capability.
Is the Mercedes Benz E550 4MATIC all wheel drive?
Mercedes fits 4MATIC all-wheel drive to all E550s, a confidence builder for snow-country drivers as long as they remember to replace the summer tires with all-seasons—or, even better, winter rubber—when the white stuff flies. Our Cardinal Red ($1080) E550 test car was well optioned, to say the least.
What to expect from a Mercedes Benz E550?
The E550’s interior styling is similarly rectilinear. Fine materials and plentiful details help it look expensive, but not luxurious. If you’re a Benz traditionalist, and expect a big analog clock in the main instrument cluster and a cruise control stalk where most cars have the turn signal, then get the 2013.
Is there Bluetooth in the Mercedes Benz E550?
Bluetooth audio does work in the 2010 E550 but requires a software update to enable it. The outdated center console makes up for it in the interior space, the other technological features included in the vehicle, and the ride. Depending on the trim model that was selected in the 2010 E550 sedan, you can get tech goodies such as:
Is the Mercedes Benz E Class A good car?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is not without its strengths. Its body never feels less than rock solid, its sophisticated electronic systems provide exemplary safety and convenience, and its exterior and interior are undeniably those of a premium motor car. Perhaps above all else, as noted by my non-car-person wife, “it is a Mercedes-Benz.”