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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43

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 (W213)

AMG E 43

401 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43

  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    192 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43
Power
435hp324kW
401hp299kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,415kg5,324lb
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
46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length-
4,923mm194in
Width-
1,852mm73in
Height-
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase-
2,939mm116in
Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
192g/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) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43: 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 (W213)AMG E 436,100 rpm2,500-5,000 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 (W213)AMG E 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
191 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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 (W213)AMG E 43
1,765 kg
3,891 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 (W213)AMG E 43
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

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 (W213) AMG E 43: 0.2 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 (W213)AMG E 43
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 0.5 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 (W213)AMG E 43
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (W213)AMG E 43
401 hp
299 kW
4.6 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 (W213)AMG E 43
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (W213)AMG E 43
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (W213)AMG E 43
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 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 (W213)AMG E 43
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43
Power
435 hp
324 kW
401 hp
299 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
192 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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