Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W124)

AMG E 60 V8

381 hp5956 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,485kg5,478lb
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
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,956cc363cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,529mm60in
-
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
66L
CO2 emissions-
196g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6-1,800-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 (W124)AMG E 60 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6: 0.2 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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) AMG E 60 V8: 3.3 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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8
756 km
470 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
767 km
477 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (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-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W124)AMG E 60 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)AMG E 60 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 450 V6
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
767 km
477 mi
CO2 score
-
196 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (W124) AMG E 60 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 450 V6

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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