Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dvsMercedes-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 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
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 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

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 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
340hp254kW
347hp259kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
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
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
158g/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 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: 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 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 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 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 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
8.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 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 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 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 400d
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 400d5.1 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 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 1.1 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 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 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 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 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
1,320 km
820 mi
-
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 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 400d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 16 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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