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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 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)

E 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
286hp213kW
354hp264kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
85.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
640km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,818mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,543mm61in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
80L
CO2 emissions
142g/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) E 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 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)E 350d
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 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)E 350d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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)E 350d5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)E 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 7.1 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)E 350d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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)E 350d
926 km
575 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
640 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.9 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)E 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 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)E 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d 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)E 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.9 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)E 350d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
640 km
398 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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) E 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 7.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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