Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

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

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

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
354hp264kW
231hp172kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,390kg5,269lb
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
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume-
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
22.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 123 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 123 hp (92 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 7.2 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
640 km
398 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
1,113 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
Trunk score
-
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 123 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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