Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300vsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 245

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019
VS

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 245

245 hp1999 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245

  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
Power
241hp180kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,794kg3,955lb
Gross weight-
2,169kg4,782lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,949mm116in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
534L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 2455,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
245 hp
183 kW

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
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 (W213)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
1,794 kg
3,955 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 (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
218 km/h
135 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 (W213)E 3006.4 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 2457.9 s

Although Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245: 1.5 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 (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 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 (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
673 km
418 mi
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
780 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
245 hp
183 kW
7.9 s
218 km/h
135 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 (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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 (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 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 (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 245
Power
241 hp
180 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,794 kg
3,955 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
780 km
485 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 245

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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