Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 V6vsLexus GS IV 350

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

New comparison

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

E 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Lexus GS IV

350

306 hp3456 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LexusGS IV350
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
376Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
589km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6Lexus GS IV 350PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS IV 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
LexusGS IV3506,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LexusGS IV350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
LexusGS IV350
376 Nm
277 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 350 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
LexusGS IV350
1,805 kg
3,979 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 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
211 km/h
131 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 350 V66.6 s
LexusGS IV3506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus GS IV 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: 0.4 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 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 and Lexus GS IV 350: 3.7 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 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 350 V6
787 km
489 mi
LexusGS IV350
589 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusGS IV350
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
211 km/h
131 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 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 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 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 s
LexusGS IV350
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.2 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 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LexusGS IV350
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6LexusGS IV350
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
376 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
589 km
366 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
170 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 350 V6Lexus GS IV 350
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Lexus GS IV 350

  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 350 V6
Lexus GS IV 350
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

E 350 V6
E 350
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350
350
450h V6
VS
LexusGS IV350vsLexusGS IVFacelift 2015450h V6
E 350 V6
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
350
300
VS
LexusGS IV350vsLexusGS I300
E 350 V6
E 400d
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
350
350
VS
LexusGS IV350vsLexusES V (XV40)350
E 350 V6
E 350 V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
350
460 V8
VS
LexusGS IV350vsLexusLS IVFacelift 2012460 V8
E 350 V6
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
350
460 V8
VS
LexusGS IV350vsLexusLS IVFacelift 2009460 V8
E 350 V6
E 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
350
E 350 V6
VS
LexusGS IV350vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 vs Lexus GS IV 350 - car comparison - FastVsFaster