Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

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
  • 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
354hp264kW
241hp180kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,483mm58in
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
66L

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) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 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)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 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)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
162 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 (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 113 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 113 hp (84 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)E 300
370 Nm
273 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)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 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)E 300
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)E 3006.4 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) E 300: 0.5 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)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 2.7 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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)E 300
673 km
418 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)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 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)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
354 hp
264 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
673 km
418 mi
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) E 300
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 113 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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