Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5vsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 325 V6

329 hp2694 ccGasolineFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    835 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
333hp248kW
329hp245kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
835km519mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,694cc164cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,949mm116in
Front track-
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
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 400 V6 3.5Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V65,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 has 4 hp more than Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: 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 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
475 Nm
350 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 400 V6 3.5
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
234 km/h
145 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 400 V6 3.55.2 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 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 (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 1.3 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 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 400 V6 3.5
835 km
519 mi
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 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 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
329 hp
245 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
835 km
519 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 400 V6 3.5Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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