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2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Cabriolet

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2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Cabriolet is a 402-hp 4.6-liter turbocharged V8 convertible with rear-wheel drive. It starts at $67,650 MSRP.

It makes 402 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 1600-4750 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

The E-Class measures 185.0 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,387 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$67,650 ($92,769 *)
MSRP with Destination$68,575 ($94,037 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine TypeV8 Biturbo
Displacement4.6 L
Horsepower402 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque443 lb-ft @ 1600-4750 rpm
Redline6,300 rpm
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke93.0 x 86.1
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeDirect Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Tank Capacity17.4 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length185 in
Width70.3 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Cargo Volume11.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,387 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear36.2 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear30.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS.

57 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS

Owner Complaints

57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS (5 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags13
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other9
Service Brakes8
Steering7
Structure7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 7, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“NHTSA Complaint Vehicle: 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gas Fuel Pump Filter Housing Defective Know Manufacture defect -Fuel pooling under rear seat causing fumes in cabin. Health and fire risk. Request…”
Feb 5, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“2015 E3350 SMELLS GAS INSIDE CABIN, A MECHANIC DETECTED A FUEL LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC PUMP THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT. 70000 MILES NO WARNING LIGHTS”
Dec 29, 2025 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light…”
Jun 27, 2025 · Steering, Electrical System, Back Over Prevention
“On [XXX] I went out and started my car and it said. Power steering was my function so I turned it off and tried it again. And it said the same thing. Power steering malfunction read the owner's menu…”
Jun 7, 2025 · Service Brakes
“Rear brake lines rusted out on top of rear subframe which is rusting out and caused immediate brake failure . Our lives and the lives of other were at risk because we were driving on highway and…”

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 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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