Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
435hp324kW
367hp274kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
42.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,846mm191in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,599mm63in
Rear track-
1,591mm63in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
17.8 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
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 has 68 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 (W213) AMG E 53: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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 (W213)AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
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 (W213)AMG E 534.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 0.6 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 (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

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 (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
759 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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

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 (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 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 (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.5 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

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 (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
435 hp
324 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
759 km
471 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (W213) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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