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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
320hp239kW
292hp218kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,140kg4,718lb
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
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
485L
450L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V66,400 rpm3,000-5,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.6 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
1,595 kg
3,516 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
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 (W124)E 500 V86.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 4.3 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
692 km
430 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
759 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
292 hp
218 kW
6.3 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.3 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
759 km
471 mi
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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