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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECvsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
490L
469L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L
CO2 emissions-
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
36.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC has 7 hp more than Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
230 km/h
143 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC8.2 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,255 km
780 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,255 km
780 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
-
126 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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