2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.0s
- E 450 4MATIC AWD, 362 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 40% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 7% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,134 lb | 175 | 11.4 | 5.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $61,550 |
| E 450 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,057 lb | 178 | 11.2 | 5.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $64,350 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,200 lb | 172 | 11.6 | 5.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $66,850 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $66,100 |
| E 450 RWD Cabriolet | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,189 lb | 173 | 11.6 | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $71,400 |
| E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 167 | 12.0 | 5.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $73,900 |
| E 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $54,050 |
| E 350 4MATIC AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,035 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $56,550 |
| E 350 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,935 lb | 130 | 15.4 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $56,550 |
| E 450 4MATIC AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,035 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $61,550 |
| AMG E 53 Sedan 4MATIC | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 213 | 9.4 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $73,800 |
| AMG E 53 Coupe 4MATIC | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 213 | 9.4 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $74,950 |
| AMG E 53 Cabriolet 4MATIC | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 213 | 9.4 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $81,650 |
| AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 299 | 6.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $107,350 |
| AMG E 63 S Wagon 4MATIC | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 4,035 lb | 299 | 6.7 | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $111,750 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | E 350 RWD | $54,050 | Base | $1,477 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 6 | 362 hp | E 450 4MATIC AWD | $61,550 | +$7,500 | $1,670 | +$193 |
| 3.0L | 3 | 429 hp | AMG E 53 Sedan 4MATIC | $73,800 | +$12,250 | $1,600 | +$123 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG E 63 S Sedan 4MATIC | $107,350 | +$33,550 | $2,133 | +$656 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 15 | E 350 RWD | $54,050 | 5.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the E 350 RWD: 255 hp, 26 mpg, $54,050. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | M340i Sedan North America RWD | 382 hp | 30 mpg | $54,000 | 4.9 s |
| Volvo S60 | T8 R-Design AWD | 400 hp | 30 mpg | $54,400 | 4.3 s |
| Acura RLX | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD AWD | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | 4.9 s |
| Acura RLX Sport Hybrid | Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | N/A |
E-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 BMW 5 Series: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 BMW 5 Series.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2020 BMW 5 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | E 450 4MATIC AWD | M550i xDrive AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.0 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 523 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,134 lb | 4,456 lb |
| hp per ton | 175 | 235 |
| lb per hp | 11.4 | 8.5 |
| MSRP | $61,550 | $76,650 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree