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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 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) · Facelift 2020

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • 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 (C238) Facelift 2020 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
435hp324kW
476hp355kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,360kg5,203lb
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
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length-
4,849mm191in
Width-
1,822mm72in
Height-
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase-
2,854mm112in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
204g/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) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53-1,800-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V86,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
13.4 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
700 Nm
516 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 534.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 0.3 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
742 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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)Facelift 2020AMG 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-
Height-
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

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)Facelift 2020AMG 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
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.4 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

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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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
Range score
742 km
461 mi
620 km
385 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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