Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53vsMercedes-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 (W213)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    759 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Most powerful
    476 hp
    355 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,835 kg
    4,045 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
435hp324kW
476hp355kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
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
42.8s99% 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
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53: 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 (W213)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 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 (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-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
13.2 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
12.4 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 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 (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 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 (W213)AMG E 53
1,870 kg
4,123 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 (W213)AMG E 53
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 (W213)AMG E 534.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 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 (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 4.2 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 (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 (W213)AMG E 53
759 km
471 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 (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 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 (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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 (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (W213) AMG E 53 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 (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 (W213)AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 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
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
759 km
471 mi
620 km
385 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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