Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

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 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

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
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • 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 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
347hp259kW
231hp172kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,987cc182cu 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 300 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 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 300 BlueTEC V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 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 300 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
163 km/h
101 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 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 116 hp (87 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 300 BlueTEC V6
540 Nm
398 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 300 BlueTEC 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 (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)AMG E 50 V86.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V67.1 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 300 BlueTEC V6: 0.9 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 300 BlueTEC V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)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 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
347 hp
259 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
-
1,113 km
692 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
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 300 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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