Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
347hp259kW
258hp192kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
405L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
1,700 kg
3,748 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 (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W210)AMG E 50 V86.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3006.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300: 0.2 s.

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 (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
347 hp
259 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
-
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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