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2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 4MATIC

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2013 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 4MATIC is a 402-hp 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an automatic 7-spd and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 402 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 1600-4750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The E-Class measures 191.7 inches long on a 113.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type4.7L V8 Twin-Turbo (M278)
Displacement4.7 L
Horsepower402 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque443 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length191.7 in
Width73 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase113.2 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (3)
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR RWD: overall not rated
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

188 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (16 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags56
Service Brakes36
Structure22
Engine17
Suspension16
Unknown Or Other16
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Service Brakes
“The rear brake line corroded and developed an actual brake-fluid leak. The failure triggered a brake-system warning and created a risk of reduced braking capability or loss of braking if the leak…”
Oct 8, 2026 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E350. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable. The contact stated that the steel brake lines were rusted…”
Oct 6, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“I experienced rapid, severe tire wear due to a severely corroded rear subframe. Because the structural damage posed an immediate safety hazard, I had the subframe replaced at an independent shop using…”
Apr 8, 2026 · Engine
“Last April, during our routine oil change our mechanic pointed out that our Cam sensors were wicking oil into the harness and making its way to the ECM. This is the first we had ever heard of this…”
Feb 17, 2026 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes Crash 2 injuries
“1: The accelerator was sticking and i could not get the car to stop even when i was pressing on the brakes . Unfortunately, due to this scary event i hit the car in front of me injuring the the…”

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 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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