Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 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 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

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

  • 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 practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
333hp248kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
75.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,795mm189in
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
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
189g/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) E 400 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.3 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
2.2 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 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 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 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 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 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 400 V65.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V86.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 0.9 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 Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
-
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 400 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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