Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999
AMG E 55 V8
354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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HSV Clubsport (VY)
R8 5.7 V8
354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful354 hp264 kW
- Highest torque530 Nm391 lb-ft
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score77/100
HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.5 s
- Lightest1,696 kg3,739 lb
- Best power-to-weight209 hp/t156 kW/t4.8 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354hp264kW | 354hp264kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 475Nm350lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,710kg3,770lb | 1,696kg3,739lb |
| Gross weight | 2,210kg4,872lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 55.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.9s Calculated | 16.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb Calculated | 209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton Calculated | 280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 579km359mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 4,818mm190in | 4,980mm196in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,842mm73in |
| Height | 1,411mm56in | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,833mm112in | 2,788mm110in |
| Front track | 1,560mm61in | 1,558mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,543mm61in | 1,574mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 475L |
| Max trunk volume | 520L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 75L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
- HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.9 s | 16.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 263 km/h 163 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.2 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 13.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 180 km/h 112 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 354 hp 264 kW |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 354 hp 264 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 1,696 kg 3,739 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 263 km/h 163 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 5.7 s |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | 354 hp 264 kW | 5.7 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | 354 hp 264 kW | 5.5 s | 263 km/h 163 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8 | HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 354 hp 264 kW | 354 hp 264 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 263 km/h 163 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | 1,696 kg 3,739 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 579 km 359 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 207 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | 209 hp/t 156 kW/t 4.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
- Has 55 Nm more
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 45 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8
- Is 14 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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