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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300dvsLynk & Co 05 · Facelift 2023 + 2.0TD T5 Evo

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
VS

Lynk & Co 05 · Facelift 2023

+ 2.0TD T5 Evo

265 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dLynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,798kg3,964lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,173kg4,791lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
94.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,614mm182in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,628mm64in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,734mm108in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
213mm8in
Trunk volume
405L
336L
Max trunk volume-
1,070L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dLynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
28.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
1,798 kg
3,964 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Lynk & Co 05 Facelift 2023 + 2.0TD T5 Evo: 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Lynk & Co 05 Facelift 2023 + 2.0TD T5 Evo: 2.6 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,614 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,628 mm
64.1 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300d
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Lynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300dLynk & Co05Facelift 2023+ 2.0TD T5 Evo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,798 kg
3,964 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Length
4,614 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,628 mm
64.1 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
336 L
11.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300dLynk & Co 05 Facelift 2023 + 2.0TD T5 Evo
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300d

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 69 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

Lynk & Co 05 Facelift 2023 + 2.0TD T5 Evo

  • Is 97 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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