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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

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 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-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 260
Power
347hp259kW
204hp152kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,560mm61in
-
Rear track
1,543mm61in
-
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 260PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 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 2605,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 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 (W214)E 260
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
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 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 260
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 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 (W214)E 260
320 Nm
236 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 260
1,860 kg
4,101 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 260
234 km/h
145 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 2607.6 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 260: 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 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
347 hp
259 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
-
1,065 km
661 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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 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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