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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 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 (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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 E 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
330hp246kW
354hp264kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
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
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
579km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,935mm194in
4,818mm190in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,543mm61in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
-
Trunk volume
540L
-
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
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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 E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d: 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 2020E 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 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 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 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 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
700 Nm
516 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 2020E 400d
1,845 kg
4,068 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 2020E 400d
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 2020E 400d4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.8 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 2020E 400d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 5.7 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 2020E 400d
781 km
485 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 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 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 2020E 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,935 mm
194.3 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 2020E 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 E 400d 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 2020E 400d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.9 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 2020E 400d
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,935 mm
194.3 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
781 km
485 mi
579 km
359 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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