Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 S 3.0t

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 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

S 3.0t

405 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t

  • Lightest
    1,744 kg
    3,845 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
408hp304kW
405hp302kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,744kg3,845lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions-
206g/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 500 V8Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0tPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t6,400 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
405 hp
302 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 3 hp more than Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 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 500 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
1,744 kg
3,845 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 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 V84.8 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t: 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 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 0.5 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 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 500 V8
833 km
518 mi
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
405 hp
302 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 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 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.1 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 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
408 hp
304 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,744 kg
3,845 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
-
206 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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