Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180

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 (W214)

E 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

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
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
Power
347hp259kW
170hp127kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,496cc91cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L

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 (W214) E 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: 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 (W214)E 1805,600-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W214)E 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
16.4 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 177 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
250 Nm
184 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 (W214)E 180
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (W214)E 180
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (W214)E 1808.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: 2.7 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 (W214)E 180
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 (W214)E 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (W214)E 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180
Power
347 hp
259 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
-
746 km
464 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
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 177 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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