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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
408hp304kW
354hp264kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 54 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8: 2.7 L/100 km.

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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
661 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
851 km
529 mi
661 km
411 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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