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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dvsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,056km656mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,825mm72in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
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Trunk volume
445L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
57L
66L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
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

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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.2 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

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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
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
Range score
1,056 km
656 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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