Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53vsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

AMG E 60 V8

381 hp5956 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 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
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
435hp324kW
381hp284kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,956cc363cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 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
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
15.7 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
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 has 54 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 Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
1,970 kg
4,343 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 534.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 1.0 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 Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 4.7 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 Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
917 km
570 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 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 Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,848 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,427 mm
56.2 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
917 km
570 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 160 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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