Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

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 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
347hp259kW
204hp152kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,157km719mi
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
540L
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 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 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 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 143 hp (107 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,700 kg
3,748 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 250 CDI
242 km/h
150 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)AMG E 50 V86.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s

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 250 CDI: 1.3 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 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 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 250 CDI
Power
347 hp
259 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
-
1,157 km
719 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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