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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
354hp264kW
347hp259kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km359mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume-
500L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
18.3 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V86.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 0.5 s.

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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
579 km
359 mi
-
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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