2006 Mercedes-Benz
E500 4matic (Wagon)
Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L
Mercedes-Benz E500: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2004 model year); you're viewing the 2006.
Overview
- Body
- Midsize Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Mercedes-Benz calls it 4MATIC.
- Transmission
- Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.079 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,814 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 41 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 50 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 1
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM27%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25%
- AIR BAGS7%
- WHEELS7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
- SUSPENSION5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 59 total.
Mercedes-Benz E500: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 155k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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