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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) 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 (W211)

AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)

676 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)

595 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)

543 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    376 km/h
    234 mph
  • Most powerful
    676 hp
    504 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,015 Nm
    749 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    368 hp/t
    275 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
Power
676hp504kW+200 hp
595hp444kW+119 hp
543hp405kW+67 hp
476hp355kW
Torque
1,015Nm749lb-ft+315 Nm
896Nm661lb-ft+196 Nm
812Nm599lb-ft+112 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
+111 km/h
360 km/h
224 mph
+95 km/h
349 km/h
217 mph
+84 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 372 km/h / 231 mph+2.5 s
Calculated
48.1s99% target: 356 km/h / 221 mph+5.9 s
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 346 km/h / 215 mph+9.0 s
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-0.9 s
4.1s-0.6 s
4.3s-0.4 s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
8.6s-4.8 s
Calculated
9.6s-3.8 s
Calculated
10.4s-3.0 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
368hp/t275kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
553Nm/t370lb-ft/ton
Calculated
488Nm/t327lb-ft/ton
Calculated
443Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,849mm191in
4,849mm191in
4,849mm191in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,822mm72in
1,822mm72in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,854mm112in
2,854mm112in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2) 595 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1) 543 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2) 595 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1) 543 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp6,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp6,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp6,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp6,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
9.6 s
10.4 s
13.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
20.3 s
24.7 s
29.3 s
-
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
349 km/h
217 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp has 200 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp: 200 hp (149 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2) 595 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1) 543 hp, separated by only 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
676 hp
504 kW
3.8 s
376 km/h
234 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
595 hp
444 kW
4.1 s
360 km/h
224 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
543 hp
405 kW
4.3 s
349 km/h
217 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
Power
595 hp
444 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
349 km/h
217 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
Power
595 hp
444 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
360 km/h
224 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
349 km/h
217 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.7 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hp
368 hp/t
275 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3)676 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2)595 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1)543 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8476 hp
Power
676 hp
504 kW
595 hp
444 kW
543 hp
405 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
1,015 Nm
749 lb-ft
896 Nm
661 lb-ft
812 Nm
599 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
360 km/h
224 mph
349 km/h
217 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
620 km
385 mi
620 km
385 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
368 hp/t
275 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 2) 595 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 1) 543 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 476 hp
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,386 LC/year3,386 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 (Stage 3) 676 hp

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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