Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d

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)

E 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • 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

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
347hp259kW
258hp192kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,425kg5,346lb
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
86.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
50L
CO2 emissions-
165g/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) E 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: 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)E 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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)E 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 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)E 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 89 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) 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)E 350d
620 Nm
457 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)E 350d
1,815 kg
4,001 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)E 350d
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)E 350d6.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 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)E 350d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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)E 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 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)E 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
347 hp
259 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.0 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
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
-
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
-
165 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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) E 350d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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