Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG (W211)
7.0 / 10
Involvement 7.0 / 10
Why 7.0: DougScore 58 understates the enthusiast pull. It is cheap enough to use, fast enough to terrify, and foundational to AMG's 2000s myth.
0 · boulevard trophy Index 7.0 Involvement 7.010 · driver’s tool
Miles actually driven7.2
Bought to drive, not to flip7.0
Track-day sightingscontext · not scored6.5
Handling · supercharged sedan shove, relaxed chassis7.0
Power-to-weight · sweet spot256 hp/t
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Market value
Median asking price, good condition · €72k (2004) → €26k (2026), trending down · illustrative data
The long version
The W211 E55 is the AMG sedan people still recommend with a grin and a warning. The supercharged M113K gives it huge lazy torque, the chassis stays executive-car calm, and the running costs keep it honest. These cars are not museum pieces; they are bought by people who want absurd speed for normal-car money and accept the consequences. It is arguably the most important gap in the AMG sweep because it explains the whole supercharged era better than any brochure halo.