Car comparison

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Bitter Vero

6.0 V8

378 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    650 km
    404 mi
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    535 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    535 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBitterVero6.0 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
378hp282kW
388hp289kW
Torque
535Nm395lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,298kg5,066lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
507km315mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,200mm205in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
3,009mm118in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,602mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
535L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BitterVero6.0 V85,700 rpm4,400 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBitterVero6.0 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
378 hp
282 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 10 hp more than Bitter Vero 6.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
535 Nm
395 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V85.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has more power, Bitter Vero 6.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Bitter Vero 6.0 V8: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BitterVero6.0 V8
507 km
315 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BitterVero6.0 V8
378 hp
282 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BitterVero6.0 V8
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BitterVero6.0 V8
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BitterVero6.0 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BitterVero6.0 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBitterVero6.0 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
378 hp
282 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
535 Nm
395 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
535 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
507 km
315 mi
650 km
404 mi
Trunk score
535 L
18.9 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBitter Vero 6.0 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bitter Vero 6.0 V8

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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