Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450vsMercedes-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 (W214)

E 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211)

AMG E 55 V8

476 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450

  • 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
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • 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 (W214)E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
381hp284kW
476hp355kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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
42.9s99% 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
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg 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
12.4s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
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 (W214) E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450: 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 (W214)E 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 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 (W214)E 450Mercedes-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 (W214)E 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8 has 95 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450
500 Nm
369 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 (W214)E 450
1,895 kg
4,178 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 (W214)E 450
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 (W214)E 4504.5 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 (W214) E 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 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 (W214)E 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (W214) E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8: 4.5 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 (W214)E 450
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 (W214)E 450
786 km
488 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 (W214)E 450
381 hp
284 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 (W214)E 450
Power
381 hp
284 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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 (W214)E 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (W214) E 450 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 (W214)E 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (W214)E 450
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (W214)E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)AMG E 55 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 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
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
786 km
488 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) AMG E 55 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 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 95 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 58 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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