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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

AMG E 53 (Stage 3)

652 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

AMG E 53 (Stage 2)

565 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

AMG E 53 (Stage 1)

513 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    806 Nm
    594 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    330 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
Power
652hp487kW+217 hp
565hp422kW+130 hp
513hp383kW+78 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
806Nm594lb-ft+286 Nm
702Nm518lb-ft+182 Nm
634Nm468lb-ft+114 Nm
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
+72 km/h
316 km/h
196 mph
+56 km/h
306 km/h
190 mph
+46 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph+0.3 s
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph+4.1 s
Calculated
60.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.0 s
3.8s-0.7 s
4.1s-0.4 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
9.7s-6.4 s
Calculated
11.2s-4.9 s
Calculated
12.3s-3.8 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
330hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,848mm191in
4,848mm191in
4,848mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
1,591mm63in
Trunk volume
385L
385L
385L
385L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
11.2 s
12.3 s
16.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.8 s
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-
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 1) 513 hp, separated by only 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 Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
3.5 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
3.8 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.1 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp 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 Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)AMG E 53435 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
565 hp
422 kW
513 hp
383 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
806 Nm
594 lb-ft
702 Nm
518 lb-ft
634 Nm
468 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
904 km
562 mi
904 km
562 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 435 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) AMG E 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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