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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 200vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

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

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

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

420d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,188 km
    738 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,085kg4,597lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
98.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.2s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,188km738mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
450L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
57L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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 200BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.2 s
35.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
380 Nm
280 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 200
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,600 kg
3,527 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 200
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
229 km/h
142 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 200: 0.3 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 200
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 200: 1.2 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 200
1,100 km
684 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
1,188 km
738 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 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d 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 200
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 200BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)420d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,188 km
738 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 200BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 200

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 420d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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