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The E55 was the fastest sedan at the time, capable of a low 12-second ¼-mile pass in stock form. But, do you know the other models that share the same engine?

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We all know and love the E55 AMG, that is, the one with the 5.4L supercharged V8. The thing is, there are a handful of other Mercedes that came with the same engine. Despite being just as powerful, sometimes these other AMGs get forgotten about.

Today, we’re going to cover each vehicle that came with the infamous M113-Kompressor engine. If you’ve ever browsed Marketplace for an E55, you’ve probably stumbled across these ‘other’ models. You might have even seen an S55 at a suspiciously low price. By the end of this article, you’ll understand why certain models can be so cheap, often getting parted out, while others are steadily appreciating.

The main thing that separates the AMG from the others is the engine. After all, you don’t see people getting excited about a V6 E320, do you? If you clicked on this article, you probably know a thing or two about the supercharged V8, but if not, here’s a summary:

What makes the M113K special?
The ‘Kompressor’ or supercharger is its distinguishing feature. This isn’t the same thing as the roots blower on your Grandpappy’s Pontiac. It’s a twin-screw style, which is a lot closer to a turbo in terms of efficiency than those old-school hair dryers of the past. And to keep the air cool, it uses a water-to-air intercooler.

They didn’t just stick on a supercharger and call it a day. The ‘K’ engine got a stouter bottom end. Overall, the basic architecture stayed more or less the same–simplicity was king: single overhead cams w/ 3 valves per cylinder and no variable timing. The heads were also updated with a better flowing port design, valve train, and bigger cams.

All together, the M113k makes 493 crank horsepower. More expensive models got a higher HP rating by Mercedes, but all of them have been found to make the same figures.