Car comparison

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

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

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Chrysler Viper RT/10

8.0 V10

394 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1992-1997
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

AMG E 60 V8

381 hp5956 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
394hp294kW
381hp284kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,990cc488cu in
5,956cc363cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,444mm96in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
334L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
83L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8PowerTorque
  • Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V105,150 rpm3,600 rpm5,400 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
15.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 and Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V104.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 and Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 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
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
756 km
470 mi
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleChrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (102 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 166 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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