Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d

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 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
347hp259kW
197hp147kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,993cc122cu 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
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 (W214) E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d: 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 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 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 220d
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
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
156 km/h
97 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 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 150 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 150 hp (112 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 220d
440 Nm
325 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 220d
1,915 kg
4,222 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 220d
238 km/h
148 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 220d7.6 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 220d: 1.4 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 (W214)E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 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 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 220d
Power
347 hp
259 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
-
1,200 km
746 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (W214) E 220d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 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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