Mercedes E 55 AMG

About this Collectable

The Mercedes E 55 AMG is a discreet beast. Don't let the understated appearence fool you: this power sedan was the fastest production sedan in the world at the time of its introduction. This youngtimer has a mileage of just 76.500 km.

With the W211 generation, Mercedes made serious work of the AMG version. With the 55 engine AMG finally established its name. Interestingly enough, the V8 was not 5.5 liters, but 5.4 liters. Thanks to the mechanical compressor, the M113K produced up to 476 hp and 700 Nm of torque. This was not only more than the direct competitors of the E 55, but also more than many sports cars. In comparison: the Ferrari 360 had 400 hp. The 55 AMG was named International Engine of the Year in 2003.

It made the E 55 AMG faster than any other sedan at the time of its introduction. The 100 km/h can be reached from standstill in just 4.7 seconds. That is still seriously fast today and the good thing is: it has become more and more of a sleeper.

Unlike the modern AMGs, the E55 AMG doesn't shout from the rooftops it's such a fast car. The differences with a regular E-class are very subtle. Only with the four exhausts (now an AMG trademark) this car shows its true nature.

Despite its impressive performance, it's still a Mercedes E-class. That means you'll have nothing to complain with electronically adjustable multicontour seats, heated seats at the front and rear, 4-zone climate control, parking sensors, a panoramic roof and air suspension with adaptive dampers.

Like many AMGs with a low mileage, this example comes from Japan, where it has only driven about 35,000 km. The current Dutch owner drove it for about 42.000 km. All invoices from the maintenance during this period are present.

Our opinion

You'll probably have to explain to your mother-in-law that this is not just any old Mercedes. Once you've laid down some rubber she'll probably understand. The E 55 AMG is a car that can do it all: from transporting your mother-in-law in comfort to winning drag races and challenging Porsches.

Equipment

This car is equipped from factory with:

• 213 Parameter steering/Vario steering gear parameter
• 220 Parktronic System
• 242 Front seat right electronically adjustable with memory
• 249 Mirror auto dimming
• 250A Leather nappa/nubuk two-tone
• 251A Leather nappa/nubuk two-tone Anthracit/anthracit
• 275 Memory Pack
• 293 Sidebag left and right rear
• 309 Cup Holder
• 401 Seat heating/ventilation for driver and front passenger
• 404 Orthopedic backrest driver's seat left
• 405 Multicontour seat front right
• 414 Panoramic roof
• 423 Automatic five-speed transmission
• 489 Airmatic (air suspension with level control and adaptive damping system ADS)
• 500 Left and right retractable door mirrors
• 540 Electric sunshade for rear window
• 543 Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
• 573 Child seat anchorage with Isofix rear
• 581 Thermotron Automatic Air Conditioning
• 600 Headlight Cleaning System
• 614 Bi-xenon headlights right-hand traffic
• 673 Higher Capacity Battery
• 872 Seat heating rear
• 889 Keyless Go
• 910 Higher Capacity Alternator
• 954 Avantgarde interior concept

Modifications

The car is equipped with a new Alpine multimedia system with navigation and Bluetooth (€2,500). Apart from that, the car is completely original.

Remarks

The car is in a neat condition. There are only some small blemishes, in accordance to its age and captured on the photos:

• Slight rim damage (especially left front)
• Light signs of wear on the driver's seat
• Light stone chippings
• Small dent on the hood and rear fender (probably from acorns)
• Electronically opening compartment above the ashtray is broken
• Keyless go doens't work perfectly

Service history

The most important points from the recent service history are:

• June 2021 - front brake pads & new ball joint
• March 7, 2021 - Boerma Automotive: air valve plug replaced
• September 13, 2020 - 70.482 km - Boerma Automotive: small service
• October 27, 2019 - Boerma Automotive: throttle body replaced
• September 29, 2019 - 54.559 km - Boerma Automotive: minor service

When the car arrived in the Netherlands with approx. 35.000 km in 2019, the car had some issues because it was little driven in Japan and mainly over short distances. This was resolved back then.

The invoices of the last owner, who was responsible for approximately 42.000 of the 76.500 km, are present (see photos).

Included with sale

• Two keys
• Set winter tires (Michelin Alpin, front left 6,6 mm, front right 6,7 mm, rear left 5,4 mm, rear right 5,3 mm)

About the seller

The seller is a true Mercedes man: he has an all Mercedes garage. Alongside the E 55, he and his wife have an ML as a daily driver and an SL 500 for summer days. He finds that he is driving too many kilometers for an E 55 AMG and that's why he decided to sell the car.

Summary

Seller - Koos
Seller type - Private
Location - The Netherlands
VIN - WDB2110761A199247
Year of production - 2002
Mileage - 76.500 km
NAP - No, imported from Japan
Warranty - No
Body type - Sedan
Engine - 5,4 liter V8 with 476 hp
Lay-out - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - 5-speed automatic
Exterior colour - Obsidianschwarz Metallic (197)
Interior colour - Anthracit (251)
Upholstery - Nappa leather
Smoker's car - No
Owners - Unkown (at least 2)
Tires -  Continental ContiSportContact 3 (front left 4,5 mm, front right 4,3 mm, rear left 5,0 mm, rear right 5,1 mm)

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