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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W212 (W212, 2010–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 FL E 300 4matic Avantgrade Obsidian Black Diplomatic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 350 grey (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E350 BlueTEC Obsidian Black 01 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E 200 Avantgarde (W 212, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes-Benz W212 E 220 CDI Avantgarde 7-G-Tronic Obsidianschwarz Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 is a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8 with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $56,300 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 382 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 2800-4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 191.7 inches long on a 113.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,034 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$56,300 ($83,895 *)
MSRP with Destination$57,175 ($85,199 *)
Destination Charge$875
Engine
Engine TypeV8
Displacement5.5 L
Horsepower382 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm
Redline6,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC; duplex chain-driven
Bore and Stroke98.0 x 90.5
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic with Direct Select
1st Gear4.38 (46 mph **)
2nd Gear2.86 (70 mph **)
3rd Gear1.92 (105 mph **)
4th Gear1.37 (147 mph **)
5th Gear1 (201 mph **)
6th Gear0.82 (245 mph **)
7th Gear0.73 (275 mph **)
Reverse3.42
Final Drive2.47
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Suspension
Front Suspension3-link independent; AIRMATIC air spring; damper; torsion bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link; AIRMATIC air spring; damper; torsion bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.5 in. / 344 mm ventilated
Rear Brake Disc12.6 in. / 320 mm
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front8.0 x 17"
Wheels Rear8.0 x 17"
Tires Front245/45 R17
Tires Rear245/45 R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.7 in
Width75.9 in
Height57.7 in
Wheelbase113.1 in
Front Track62.2 in
Rear Track62.5 in
Ground Clearance4.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft³
Curb Weight4,034 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear38.2 in
Legroom Front41.3 in
Legroom Rear35.8 in
Shoulder Room Front57.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4-DR. w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

258 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (9 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags100
Suspension44
Unknown Or Other23
Fuel/Propulsion System22
Electrical System20
Engine16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Steering
“While I was driving the Issues with the steering column module (SCM) sudden loss of critical driver controls, erratic electrical behavior. It failed to communicate properly with the power steering…”
Aug 31, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“UNKNOWN. I was vacuuming the car and it went dark. Then in the instrument cluster was a PRE-safe warning light, then a PRE-Safe functionality message. Then the car would not start or crank nothing…”
Apr 10, 2026 · Service Brakes
“I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding my 2010 E350 (VIN # [XXX] ). I have taken great pride in owning and maintaining this vehicle, and I want to share my concerns based on my recent…”
Feb 17, 2026 · Exterior Lighting, Lane Departure
“All of sudden blind spot inoperable , turning signal to Rt. , signal goes LT. OR TURNING SIGNAL TO LT. , SIGNAL GOES To RT.”
Jan 19, 2026 · Structure, Service Brakes
“Car was found to have the rear subframe corrosion for issue. But also the brake lines were corroded very badly. They should be covered under the rear subframe extended warranty replacement. The rear…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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