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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
435hp324kW
354hp264kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
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
42.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
579km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,940mm194in
4,818mm190in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
-
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 535,500-6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
16.9 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
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 has 81 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 534.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 1.2 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 3.3 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
579 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG 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 (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
579 km
359 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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