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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

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

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

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
204hp152kW
201hp150kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
-
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Trunk volume
540L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
65L
CO2 emissions-
199g/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 250 CDIHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
31.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has 3 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 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 250 CDI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,570 kg
3,461 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 250 CDI
238 km/h
148 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
227 km/h
141 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 250 CDI7.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 0.1 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 250 CDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 2.9 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 250 CDI
1,035 km
643 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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 250 CDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 250 CDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 250 CDIHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 266 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 279 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 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

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 13 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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