2007 E550 topped at 130mph???
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2007 E550 Sports
2007 E550 topped at 130mph???
Today, I brought my car to 130mph and the engine would cut off and on and won't go above 130mph, for a moment I thought I have a E350. Is this normal for E550? The car is capable of so much more.. I begain to dislike my car... Is there a software mod like BMW Dinan that can remove the speed limit governor? I know you guys will have an answer for me.. Please give me some good news!! 
Love you guys!!!
Love you guys!!!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 162
From: CT
Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Tesla
There are many aftermarket places that can flash your ECU (I think it's the ECU) and remove this. However, any dealer work to the ECU will reverse any work that's been done to it.
Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Spokane WA
E 500 4matic, MINI John Cooper Works
It appears that MB has electronically limited the 550 to 130 mph according to Road and Track's road test - I have easily seen speeds of 140 or more in my 500 - perhaps there is an aftermarket alteration to the ecu that can change that - it's common on motorcycles to change those out - it's pretty much plug and play on the bikes - don't know about on the 550 or 500 - that is a real bummer -
Steve
Steve
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,829
Likes: 592
From: NY & FL
MB’s of all kinds.
See thats not right. The E550 tops 155mph and the E350 is 130mph along with the E320 Bluetech-130mph. Thats weird that it only goes 130. Get the special softwhare like said above either from a tunning company or a dealer can remove the govener. For real here 130mph? My 2000 C280 tops 130mpg along with all the other C Classes. I dont think this is anything major that needs to be done but a little bit plug and play from the dealer. Good luck.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2007 E550 Sports
Yeah, I thought I was crazy like BkE5Kid 
cuz the car can easily accelerate to 130mph, but then I can feel the fuel cut, then car start accelerate once I am under 130mph and cuts off again. Where can I get my ECU flashed? I lived in Socal..
steveberde, is your 500 ECU flashed?
I was really really bumped that my car got stuck at 130mph.. even my 225 horses BMW 530 can do 128 before it gets cut off, while the 2001 540 can do 155mph before the cut off, and our E550 with 382 horses can only do 130mph?? sigh.. long sigh.... I am sure you guys feel me.. 
cuz the car can easily accelerate to 130mph, but then I can feel the fuel cut, then car start accelerate once I am under 130mph and cuts off again. Where can I get my ECU flashed? I lived in Socal..steveberde, is your 500 ECU flashed?
I was really really bumped that my car got stuck at 130mph.. even my 225 horses BMW 530 can do 128 before it gets cut off, while the 2001 540 can do 155mph before the cut off, and our E550 with 382 horses can only do 130mph?? sigh.. long sigh....
I am sure you guys feel me..
Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Spokane WA
E 500 4matic, MINI John Cooper Works
no my 500 is not ecu flashed it does not seem to be limited however like some - have no idea why - it's possible that the limiting came into play later than in 06 - don't know for sure- I am only repeating what Road and Track (see below) says in their road test -
Along with some rudimentary changes, all E-Class models now feature an innovative new Mercedes-Benz safety system called PRE-SAFE. Also, there are new versions for the driving enthusiast — the 507-bhp E63 AMG — and the mileage-conscious who reside in the right 45 states: the 27 city/36 highway mpg E320 Bluetec turbo-diesel. Slotting somewhere in between the two is the E550, featuring an all-new aluminum-block 8-cylinder engine.
Specific changes to our test subject include a larger, new-generation 32-valve 5.5-liter V-8 engine (the E550 replaces the long-running E500 model) that generates some impressive numbers. While engine displacement has been bumped up by only half a liter, power production increases mightily: 382 horsepower toward the upper reaches of the tachometer versus 306 bhp for the E-Class of old. Also, torque is increased and generated over a wider rev range: now 391 lb.-ft. from 2800–4800 rpm versus 339 at 2700–4000.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
List price $59,000
Price as tested $66,815
Curb weight 3885 lb
Engine, transmission 5.5-liter V-8; 7-sp automatic
Horsepower, bhp @ rpm 382 @ 6000
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
0–100 mph 11.5 sec
0–1320 ft (1/4 mile) 13.3 sec @ 108.1 mph
Top speed 130 mph*
Braking, 60–0 mph 126 ft
Braking, 80–0 mph 224 ft
Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad) 0.82g
Speed thru 700-ft slalom 62.5 mph
Our mileage, EPA city/highway est 21.0, 15/23 mpg
*Electronically limited.
Along with some rudimentary changes, all E-Class models now feature an innovative new Mercedes-Benz safety system called PRE-SAFE. Also, there are new versions for the driving enthusiast — the 507-bhp E63 AMG — and the mileage-conscious who reside in the right 45 states: the 27 city/36 highway mpg E320 Bluetec turbo-diesel. Slotting somewhere in between the two is the E550, featuring an all-new aluminum-block 8-cylinder engine.
Specific changes to our test subject include a larger, new-generation 32-valve 5.5-liter V-8 engine (the E550 replaces the long-running E500 model) that generates some impressive numbers. While engine displacement has been bumped up by only half a liter, power production increases mightily: 382 horsepower toward the upper reaches of the tachometer versus 306 bhp for the E-Class of old. Also, torque is increased and generated over a wider rev range: now 391 lb.-ft. from 2800–4800 rpm versus 339 at 2700–4000.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
List price $59,000
Price as tested $66,815
Curb weight 3885 lb
Engine, transmission 5.5-liter V-8; 7-sp automatic
Horsepower, bhp @ rpm 382 @ 6000
0–60 mph 4.9 sec
0–100 mph 11.5 sec
0–1320 ft (1/4 mile) 13.3 sec @ 108.1 mph
Top speed 130 mph*
Braking, 60–0 mph 126 ft
Braking, 80–0 mph 224 ft
Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad) 0.82g
Speed thru 700-ft slalom 62.5 mph
Our mileage, EPA city/highway est 21.0, 15/23 mpg
*Electronically limited.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2007 E550 Sports
Yeah, I saw that when I was searching for the E550's top speed. I can't believe they limit the E63 AMG to 150mph.. Not that we use our car for racing, but it sure is better to go higher than 130mph when we need to. 
Still searching for a place to do the ECU.
Still searching for a place to do the ECU.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,408
Likes: 3
It appears that MB has electronically limited the 550 to 130 mph according to Road and Track's road test - I have easily seen speeds of 140 or more in my 500 - perhaps there is an aftermarket alteration to the ecu that can change that - it's common on motorcycles to change those out - it's pretty much plug and play on the bikes - don't know about on the 550 or 500 - that is a real bummer -
Steve
Steve
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 188
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2007 E550 Sports
Every E class sold in the US (320Blutec, 350, 550) can hit at least 250km/155mph without the lower limiter at 130 for the US market. This is one reason why I always take European Delivery, I bring the car in to a German service center and have them disable that pointless castration device.
I have been searching on the website for some time now, some web says it's limited at 155, while some other says 130. and I am not sure who is right and who is wrong.
Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Spokane WA
E 500 4matic, MINI John Cooper Works
Interestingly when the car was first introduced in 03 the electronic limiting wasn't in place on the US car according to this road test - see below - i swear my 06 is not limited - despite what is reported - don't know when MB NA started doing that - this is an excerpt from a road test of a US 03 E500
" Where the family heritage truly comes into play is in the drivetrain and chassis systems. The new E500 is powered by the same V8 engine found in other current 500 models. Outputting 302 bhp and 339 lb-ft of torque, the engine is mated to Mercedes' tried-and-true five-speed automatic transmission with Touchshift. The E500's top speed (electronically limited) is 155 mph, and 0 to 62 mph is reached in 6.0 sec. Acceleration is quick and smooth--the new 500 is 0.5 sec. faster than the previous V8, the E430--with 93% of maximum torque available at 2700 rpm and peaking at 4250 rpm."
" Where the family heritage truly comes into play is in the drivetrain and chassis systems. The new E500 is powered by the same V8 engine found in other current 500 models. Outputting 302 bhp and 339 lb-ft of torque, the engine is mated to Mercedes' tried-and-true five-speed automatic transmission with Touchshift. The E500's top speed (electronically limited) is 155 mph, and 0 to 62 mph is reached in 6.0 sec. Acceleration is quick and smooth--the new 500 is 0.5 sec. faster than the previous V8, the E430--with 93% of maximum torque available at 2700 rpm and peaking at 4250 rpm."
Last edited by steveberde; Feb 11, 2009 at 12:11 AM. Reason: typo
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Mercedes,Porsche etc
Every E class sold in the US (320Blutec, 350, 550) can hit at least 250km/155mph without the lower limiter at 130 for the US market. This is one reason why I always take European Delivery, I bring the car in to a German service center and have them disable that pointless castration device.
actually seen several MB 550 M173 engine cars do 170 mph no problem without limiter,, there are plenty of videos showing this..
take out the spare tire and tookkit, and change the exhaust and should do
180 from weight savings and extra breathing
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 142
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
You can meet up with Steve @ mbenznl.com to remove that. Or MARK CUMMINS could possibly do it for you (may try PMing him). If you were on the East Coast I could do it for you.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Mercedes,Porsche etc
almost anyone witha laptop and software can do the delimiting
is it not like a ecu tune or lowering,,
it is a value that simply is speed limiter , ON or OFF..
which you would choose OFF.. lol
any 16 yr old with a laptop and software can do it..
there are dozens of places that offer this service for $100-200
in most cities
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 142
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
Don't think I would trust a 16 year old with a laptop with my E550.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,408
Likes: 3
Don't think I would trust a 16 year old with a laptop with my E550.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,497
Likes: 335
From: Europe
223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
The further to the North you go, the more winter tyres may be compromised on max speed over grip, I believe 190 km/h or 210 km/h tyres are commonly used, I guess 160 km/h is the lowest rating that exists.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 796
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh NC
2007 E63, 2006 C55
RE: Speed Limiter
I think that 130 is plenty fast for the states, I'd be inclined to leave well enough alone unless you relocate to Germany and also upgrade to some W rated tires.
Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Spokane WA
E 500 4matic, MINI John Cooper Works
Thanks
Steve
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 464
Likes: 1
From: Nor*Cal Sac. Cali
911's and beyond
Most Non amg MB's are governed to 135 Regardless what anyone states thinks or believes. if its an Amg there 160 unless you have a tune which removes the governor and amg's may hit 200 with proper mods. 
my old video is below E500 with tune 160mph. i need a new vid lol.. Have more mods better times w/ No proof on paper 
my old video is below E500 with tune 160mph. i need a new vid lol.. Have more mods better times w/ No proof on paper
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Mercedes,Porsche etc
Most Non amg MB's are governed to 135 Regardless what anyone states thinks or believes. if its an Amg there 160 unless you have a tune which removes the governor and amg's may hit 200 with proper mods. my old video is below E500 with tune 160mph. i need a new vid lol.. Have more mods better times w/ No proof on paper
my old video is below E500 with tune 160mph. i need a new vid lol.. Have more mods better times w/ No proof on paper ACTUALLY the AMG is limited to 150mph in the states,, unless you get the P30 package where it goes to 170, I believe..
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Mercedes,Porsche etc
Don't think I would trust a 16 year old with a laptop with my E550.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
It is set with the same software that does the lowering - SDS
Also, it is not set on or off, it is a variable that is changed from preset values.
I don't think Steve would charge $200 for this service - probably much less.
well I was joking with teh 16year old, but I have seen some of the drifter crowd young car enthusiasts with laptops do mods on Japanese cars
like the 370 Z and the Nissan GTR, and many others that are way more complicated that the mercedes software.. with hundreds of parameters..
and I have seen the star software many times at my dealers and other places.. and told by dealer and another mechanic that limiter is turned off
in a setting that is VERY EASY.. if you are remotely computer literate..
you have to remember, they made the star software for even mechanics to understand, and they sometimes are not the most computer savy people.. perferring a wrench to a keyboard,, luckily that is changing..
but it is the young car enthusiasts and modders that have revoltutionized
all the ECU mods, and modern tweaks like getting OEM stock cars to have 400-500 HP,,
places like SKUNK etc do great track proven cars..
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 142
W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
well I was joking with teh 16year old, but I have seen some of the drifter crowd young car enthusiasts with laptops do mods on Japanese cars
like the 370 Z and the Nissan GTR, and many others that are way more complicated that the mercedes software.. with hundreds of parameters..
and I have seen the star software many times at my dealers and other places.. and told by dealer and another mechanic that limiter is turned off
in a setting that is VERY EASY.. if you are remotely computer literate..
you have to remember, they made the star software for even mechanics to understand, and they sometimes are not the most computer savy people.. perferring a wrench to a keyboard,, luckily that is changing..
but it is the young car enthusiasts and modders that have revoltutionized
all the ECU mods, and modern tweaks like getting OEM stock cars to have 400-500 HP,,
places like SKUNK etc do great track proven cars..
like the 370 Z and the Nissan GTR, and many others that are way more complicated that the mercedes software.. with hundreds of parameters..
and I have seen the star software many times at my dealers and other places.. and told by dealer and another mechanic that limiter is turned off
in a setting that is VERY EASY.. if you are remotely computer literate..
you have to remember, they made the star software for even mechanics to understand, and they sometimes are not the most computer savy people.. perferring a wrench to a keyboard,, luckily that is changing..
but it is the young car enthusiasts and modders that have revoltutionized
all the ECU mods, and modern tweaks like getting OEM stock cars to have 400-500 HP,,
places like SKUNK etc do great track proven cars..
Not much in the way of "tuning" in STAR, but this is one thing you can change, on the gas engines at least.
Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 143
Likes: 6
From: N. Virginia
2023 E 53 sedan
Your Owner's Manual should tell you what your car's speed limit is.
Please find information I got for my 2005 CLK 500 below:
Under Operation - Driving Instructions - Tire speed rating section.
CLK 320 with Appearance Package
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).
CLK 500
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).
CLK 55 AMG
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
Please find information I got for my 2005 CLK 500 below:
Under Operation - Driving Instructions - Tire speed rating section.
CLK 320 with Appearance Package
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).
CLK 500
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "Y" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h).
CLK 55 AMG
- Your vehicle is factory equipped with "W" rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (270 km/h).
- An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
So there is nothing wrong with my car cutting off at 130 then? Some times I feel like my car was defective. I have been searching on the website for some time now, some web says it's limited at 155, while some other says 130. and I am not sure who is right and who is wrong.
I have been searching on the website for some time now, some web says it's limited at 155, while some other says 130. and I am not sure who is right and who is wrong.
