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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5vsInfiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

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 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Infiniti Q50

S 3.5 V6

364 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSedan2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Most powerful
    364 hp
    271 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
333hp248kW
364hp271kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,853kg4,085lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
-
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,519mm60in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
540L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
-
CO2 emissions-
159g/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 400 V6 3.5Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V66,500 rpm5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
16.1 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 has 31 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
1,853 kg
4,085 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 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
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 400 V6 3.55.3 s
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V65.4 s

Although Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6: 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 400 V6 3.5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 0.9 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 400 V6 3.5
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
364 hp
271 kW
5.4 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 400 V6 3.5
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5InfinitiQ50S 3.5 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
364 hp
271 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
-
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 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

Infiniti Q50 S 3.5 V6

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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