Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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 (W213)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

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
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
347hp259kW
241hp180kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

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 (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 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 (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 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 (W213)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
162 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 (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 106 hp (79 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 (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 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 (W213)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 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 (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W213)E 3006.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 0.2 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 (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
347 hp
259 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
-
673 km
418 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
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 106 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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