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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0vsMercedes-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 (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.0

333 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

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

AMG E 55 V8

354 hp5439 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    747 km
    464 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
333hp248kW
354hp264kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
640km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,818mm190in
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
59L
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 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
17.6 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 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 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
480 Nm
354 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.6 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 400 V6 3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 4.6 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 400 V6 3.0
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 400 V6 3.0
747 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
640 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.9 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 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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)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

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 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 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 400 V6 3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 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

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 400 V6 3.0
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
4,818 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
640 km
398 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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