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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 450vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

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

E 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

AMG E 60 V8

381 hp5956 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
367hp274kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
70.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,956cc363cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
405L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
192g/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) Facelift 2020 E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 450-1,600-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
15.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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)Facelift 2020E 450
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 0.4 s.

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)Facelift 2020E 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 3.5 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)Facelift 2020E 450
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450 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)Facelift 2020E 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 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)Facelift 2020E 450
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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) Facelift 2020 E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 450

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 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
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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