Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 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 43

401 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
401hp299kW
408hp304kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,470kg5,445lb
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
46.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume-
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
192g/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 43Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 436,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43
401 hp
299 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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 43
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 43
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 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 434.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 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 43
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 1.2 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 43
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 43
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43
401 hp
299 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 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 43
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 43
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43 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 43
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 43
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 43Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
401 hp
299 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 43Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 43

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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