Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53vsTesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh

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 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
435hp324kW
441hp329kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
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Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,726kg3,805lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
42.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
34.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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Estimated range
759km471mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
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Length
4,942mm195in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track-
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
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CO2 emissions
200g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 6 hp (4 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
1,726 kg
3,805 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 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
233 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 (W213)AMG E 534.5 s
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh4.6 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh: 0.1 s.

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 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
441 hp
329 kW
4.6 s
233 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 (W213)AMG 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
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53TeslaModel 3Long Range 80.5 kWh
Power
435 hp
324 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
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Acceleration
4.5 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,726 kg
3,805 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
759 km
471 mi
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CO2 score
200 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 Long Range 80.5 kWh

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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