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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d

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

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
Power
476hp355kW
163hp122kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
89hp/t66kW/t40hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,849mm191in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V86,100 rpm2,650 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d3,200-4,400 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
35.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 313 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 313 hp (233 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
1,840 kg
4,057 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
222 km/h
138 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 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d: 3.8 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
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 7.5 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
620 km
385 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
1,222 km
759 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
476 hp
355 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
222 km/h
138 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
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 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 (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-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.5 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
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200d
Power
476 hp
355 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
89 hp/t
66 kW/t
11.3 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 (W211) AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 313 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 3.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 171 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200d

  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 602 km (374 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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