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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 220d

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
VS

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

E 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2023

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
354hp264kW
200hp149kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,555kg5,633lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume-
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L

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 (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d3,800 rpm1,800 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
153 km/h
95 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 154 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 154 hp (115 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
440 Nm
325 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,820 kg
4,012 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
233 km/h
145 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d7.8 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 (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 1.9 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 6.6 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
847 km
527 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.8 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
354 hp
264 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
847 km
527 mi
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 154 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 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

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