Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECvsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 2.2d

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 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

2.2d

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present

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
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    101 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    9.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,609 km
    1,000 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,796kg3,960lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
-
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
1,609km1,000mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Trunk volume
490L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
74L
CO2 emissions-
123g/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 BlueTECInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d3,200-4,000 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
33.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
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
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.3 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
400 Nm
295 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,796 kg
3,960 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
230 km/h
143 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d: 0.5 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
1,609 km
1,000 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
170 hp
127 kW
8.7 s
230 km/h
143 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTECInfinitiQ50Facelift 20172.2d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,796 kg
3,960 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,255 km
780 mi
1,609 km
1,000 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.6 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 2.2d

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 353 km (220 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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