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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53vsMercedes-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) · Facelift 2020

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

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

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 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
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
435hp324kW
408hp304kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
42.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,940mm194in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 535,500-6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.6 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,850 kg
4,079 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
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)Facelift 2020AMG E 534.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 0.4 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 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)Facelift 2020AMG 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
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)Facelift 2020AMG 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
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 53Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
750 km
466 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 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) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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