Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8vsMercedes-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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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.5 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful514 hp383 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight291 hp/t217 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
- Largest trunk530 L
- Best overall score81/100
- Best performance score83/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
- Lightest1,710 kg3,770 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.1 L/100 km14.6 mpg US17.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range756 km470 mi
- Best economy score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 514hp383kW | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 630Nm465lb-ft | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,765kg3,891lb | 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 | 38.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.6s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 5.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 22.3L/100 km10.5mpg US12.7mpg UK | 16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb Calculated | 223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton Calculated | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 559km348mi Calculated | 756km470mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 5,956cc363cu in |
| Length | 4,881mm192in | 4,750mm187in |
| Width | 1,822mm72in | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,465mm58in | 1,408mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,854mm112in | 2,800mm110in |
| Front track | 1,559mm61in | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,552mm61in | 1,529mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 530L | 500L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 90L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 5.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.6 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 | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 197 km/h 123 mph | 184 km/h 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 514 hp 383 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 | 381 hp 284 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 has 133 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8: 133 hp (99 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 630 Nm 465 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 1,765 kg 3,891 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 4.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 | 5.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 0.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 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 (W124) AMG E 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8: 2.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 559 km 348 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 514 hp 383 kW | 4.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 |
| 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 |
| 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 4.5 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006AMG E 63 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 514 hp 383 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 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 | 1,765 kg 3,891 lb | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.3 L/100 km 16.4 mpg US 19.8 mpg UK | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 559 km 348 mi | 756 km 470 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 530 L 18.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8 | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 |
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| Consumption | 14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.03 LC100 km | 20.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.27 LC100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,754 LC/year | 3,124 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 AMG E 63 V8
- Has 133 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 68 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8
- Is 55 kg lighter
- Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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