Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AMG E 53
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful435 hp324 kW
- Highest torque520 Nm384 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range917 km570 mi
- Best economy score87/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53
- Lightest1,875 kg4,134 lb
- Best power-to-weight232 hp/t173 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Lowest CO2 emissions200 g/km
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 435hp324kW | 435hp324kW |
| Torque | 520Nm384lb-ft | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,970kg4,343lb | 1,875kg4,134lb |
| Gross weight | 2,425kg5,346lb | 2,495kg5,501lb |
| 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 | 42.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.3s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 12.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated | 232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated | 277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 917km570mi Calculated | 750km466mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,999cc183cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,848mm191in | 4,940mm194in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,427mm56in | 1,460mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,939mm116in |
| Front track | 1,627mm64in | 1,601mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,595mm63in | 1,595mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 540L |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | 203g/km | 200g/km |
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 53: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 6,100 rpm | 1,800-5,800 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 5,500-6,100 rpm | 1,800-5,800 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.3 s | 13.2 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 | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 12.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 194 km/h 121 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 435 hp 324 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 435 hp 324 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 1,970 kg 4,343 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 4.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 1.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | 917 km 570 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 750 km 466 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 435 hp 324 kW | 4.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 |
| 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)AMG E 53 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 435 hp 324 kW | 435 hp 324 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | 520 Nm 384 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.5 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 | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km 26.7 mpg US 32.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 917 km 570 mi | 750 km 466 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 203 g/km | 200 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53 | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 |
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| Consumption | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK | 8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.60 LC100 km | 15.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi | 24.78 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal | 1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,890 LC/year | 2,310 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) AMG E 53
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 167 km (104 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
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
- Emits 3 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
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