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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 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 (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

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
  • 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
435hp324kW
388hp289kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,848mm191in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,427mm56in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
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 (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
15.5 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
185 km/h
115 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53: 47 hp (35 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 0.9 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 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 Coupe (C238)AMG E 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
696 km
432 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.3 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 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 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 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 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
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 Coupe (C238) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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