W211 · 2006–2009

Mercedes Classe E E 500 W211 · 388 hp (2006 to 2009)

The Mercedes Classe E E 500 of the W211 generation uses the M273 5.5 V8 petrol engine with 388 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
388 PS / 285 kW
Displacement
5 461 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine code
M273 5.5 V8
Period covered
2006–2009
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

388 hp (285 kW), rear-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2006 to 2009.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The M273 5.5 V8 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe S (W221), Mercedes GLE / ML (ML W164), Mercedes Classe G (W463), Mercedes SL (R230).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Service A / Service B

About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)

25 000 km

12 months

Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mercedes Classe E E 500 W211?

The M273 5.5 V8 petrol engine (5 461 cc), 388 hp (285 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes Classe E E 500?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M273 5.5 V8 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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