Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8vsMercedes-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 (W212)

AMG E 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    222 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
525hp391kW
476hp355kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,360kg5,203lb
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
39.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
524km325mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
532L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V86,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
13.4 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 has 49 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 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 (W212)AMG E 63 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) 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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
524 km
325 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)AMG E 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212) AMG E 63 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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
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 (W212)AMG E 63 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
524 km
325 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 (W212) AMG E 63 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) AMG E 63 V8

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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