Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

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 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-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 260
Power
476hp355kW
204hp152kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
42.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,849mm191in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,567mm62in
-
Rear track
1,560mm61in
-
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 260PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 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 2605,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 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 260
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
156 km/h
97 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 260
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 272 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 272 hp (203 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 260
320 Nm
236 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 260
1,860 kg
4,101 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 260
234 km/h
145 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 (W211)AMG E 55 V84.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2607.6 s

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 260: 2.9 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 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 6.7 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 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 260
1,065 km
661 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 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
476 hp
355 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
1,065 km
661 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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 272 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 2.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 150 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 260

  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 444 km (276 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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