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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) · Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E V8

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 W124 · Facelift 1989

500 E V8

326 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1993

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
354hp264kW
326hp243kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,280kg5,027lb
2,150kg4,740lb
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
58.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,818mm190in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,833mm112in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,543mm61in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume-
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L

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 W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V85,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.6 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
174 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
326 hp
243 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8: 28 hp (21 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
480 Nm
354 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
1,700 kg
3,748 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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 (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V85.9 s
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) Facelift 1999 AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 0.2 s.

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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
326 hp
243 kW
6.1 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 (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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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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
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
-
Trunk score
-
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 V8
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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