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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
347hp259kW
170hp127kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
34.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 177 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 177 hp (132 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)AMG E 50 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 2.4 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)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
228 km/h
142 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
347 hp
259 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
-
1,204 km
748 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

  • Has 177 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 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

  • Heaviest

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