Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

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 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1999
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300e

211 hp1991 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.7 L/100 km
    135.2 mpg US
    162.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    3,448 km
    2,143 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
354hp264kW
211hp157kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
1.7L/100 km135.2mpg US162.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
3,448km2,143mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,619mm64in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L
CO2 emissions-
46g/km

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 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 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 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
350 Nm
258 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 55 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
1,985 kg
4,376 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 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W210)AMG E 55 V85.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e5.7 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 (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8: 10.4 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 (W210)AMG E 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8
661 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
3,448 km
2,143 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
211 hp
157 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (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-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 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 (W210)AMG E 55 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
354 hp
264 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
3,448 km
2,143 mi
CO2 score
-
46 g/km
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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.

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 (W210) AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK1.7 L/100 km135.2 mpg US162.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km3.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi4.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal261 L69 US gal57 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year456.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

  • Uses 10.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2,787 km (1,732 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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