Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz E 500
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 387 / 382 | 367 / 362 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 510 / 376 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1809 / 3988 | 1654 / 3646 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 222 / 219 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.90 | 1:46.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 17.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.8 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s @ 106.0 mph | 13.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 19 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (170 ft) | 50 m (165 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | C 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
C 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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