Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 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 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020
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) E 450 V6

  • 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
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Power
367hp274kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
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
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,956cc363cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
500L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L

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 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 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)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 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)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 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
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
470 Nm
347 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 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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)E 450 V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 0.3 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)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 3.1 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 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 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)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 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 (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)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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) E 450 V6 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 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.1 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)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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)E 450 V6Mercedes-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
5.1 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
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
756 km
470 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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