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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8vsBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

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

AMG E 63 V8

514 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

BMW M5 (E60)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    514 hp
    383 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.3 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    559 km
    348 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
514hp383kW
507hp378kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,300kg5,071lb
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
38.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km348mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,881mm192in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,889mm114in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
357g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
13.6 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
514 hp
383 kW
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 has 7 hp more than BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V84.5 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V104.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 0.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
559 km
348 mi
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
514 hp
383 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
Power
514 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
Power
514 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.7 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
514 hp
383 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
559 km
348 mi
473 km
294 mi
CO2 score
-
357 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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