Car comparison

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

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 300e

211 hp1991 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.7 L/100 km
    135.2 mpg US
    162.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    3,448 km
    2,143 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
354hp264kW
211hp157kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,625kg5,787lb
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
64.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
1.7L/100 km135.2mpg US162.3mpg 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
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
3,448km2,143mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,619mm64in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L
CO2 emissions-
46g/km

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 300ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e: 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 300e5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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 300e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
173 km/h
108 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 300e
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 143 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 143 hp (107 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 300e
350 Nm
258 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 300e
1,985 kg
4,376 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 300e
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 (W213)E 300e5.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 0.2 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 (W213)E 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 10.8 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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 300e
3,448 km
2,143 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 300e
211 hp
157 kW
5.7 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 (W213)E 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 (W213)E 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 (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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
354 hp
264 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.7 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
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
3,448 km
2,143 mi
CO2 score
-
46 g/km
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK1.7 L/100 km135.2 mpg US162.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km3.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi4.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal261 L69 US gal57 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year456.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 143 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 94 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 10.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2,808 km (1,745 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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