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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6vsAlfa Romeo 4C 1.7

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo 4C

1.7

240 hp1742 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
258hp192kW
240hp179kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
895kg1,973lb
Gross weight
2,235kg4,927lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km789mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
3,989mm157in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,183mm47in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,380mm94in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,639mm65in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
40L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Alfa Romeo4C1.76,000 rpm2,200-4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
258 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
895 kg
1,973 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
258 km/h
160 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 1.7 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7: 1.6 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,269 km
789 mi
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
240 hp
179 kW
4.5 s
258 km/h
160 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.5 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo4C1.7
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6Alfa Romeo4C1.7
Power
258 hp
192 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
3,989 mm
157.0 in
Height
1,183 mm
46.6 in
Range score
1,269 km
789 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 681 km (423 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 4C 1.7

  • Is 815 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 117 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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