Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
476hp355kW
408hp304kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,250kg4,960lb
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
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,849mm191in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
450L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V86,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
17.2 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
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,720 kg
3,792 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)AMG E 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 0.4 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)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 4.0 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)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
620 km
385 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.1 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)AMG E 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.1 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)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
476 hp
355 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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
620 km
385 mi
742 km
461 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 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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