2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG

Whilst the S-Class is the daddy of Mercedes-Benz full-size luxury cars, the Stuttgart-based automaker’s E-Class is a fine executive sedan that debuted in 1993 with the W124, although it can trace its origins all the way back to 1953. The second-generation W210 debuted in 1995 and cemented itself as one of the nameplate’s icons. Of course, Mercedes-Benz’ performance tuners AMG had their say on the performance models, and here’s one of their creations, a 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG from New Jersey with a healthy 101,110 miles under its belt. Most service records are available, and two keys are provided too.

Exterior and Interior

The lines of the W210, penned by Bruno Sacco are considered one of Mercedes-Benz’ most iconic Nineties designs, with the signature quad headlamps and overall stately lines. This 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG wears a sleek silver paintwork and rolls on a set of 18-inch AMG alloy wheels shod in new 245/40ZR18 tires that reportedly have less than 100 miles on them. Unlike current AMG models, these models aren’t that much differentiated on the outside from non-AMG ones, making this car something of a sleeper, save for the discrete AMG badging. A sunroof and fog lamps are also specced. The black and gray interior is a quintessential Nineties time capsule. The original AM/FM radio with cassette player is present, as is the six-disc CD changer in the trunk. The original cell phone that came with the car is also included in the sale for authenticity. Other creature comforts include powered front seats, dual-zone climate control and multifunction steering wheel. AMG badging is present on the instrument cluster to remind you that this is not a regular W210 E-Class.

Engine

This 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG packs a 5.4L 90-degree V8 that puts out 349hp and 391lb-ft to the rear wheels via a five-speed 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission that can be manually shifted via the gear shifter. The performance figures are still respectable over twenty years later, with a zero-to-sixty sprint time of 5.4 seconds and a top speed limited at 155mph. What’s more delightful is that this old-school V8 sings a beautiful song as you take it up the rev range. Braking is via ventilated discs on all wheels. This car also comes with an aftermarket trickle charger to keep the battery topped up during long periods of inactivity, although we doubt you would want to keep this beauty inactive for too long.