Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013
E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988
E 2.5-16
204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph
- Most powerful204 hp152 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score56/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16
- Lightest1,300 kg2,866 lb
- Best power-to-weight157 hp/t117 kW/t6.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204hp152kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 240Nm177lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,710kg3,770lb | 1,300kg2,866lb |
| Gross weight | 2,370kg5,225lb | 1,800kg3,968lb |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.7s Calculated | 26.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.3s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,180km733mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 2,143cc131cu in | 2,498cc152cu in |
| Length | 4,879mm192in | 4,430mm174in |
| Width | 1,854mm73in | 1,706mm67in |
| Height | 1,474mm58in | 1,361mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm113in | 2,665mm105in |
| Front track | 1,598mm63in | 1,446mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,614mm64in | 1,431mm56in |
| Trunk volume | 490L | 410L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 70L |
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 250 BlueTECMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-1,800 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 6,750 rpm | 5,000-5,500 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.1 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.5 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.7 s | 26.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.2 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.3 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 157 km/h 98 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 204 hp 152 kW |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 204 hp 152 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 7.5 s |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 7.5 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.5 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.5 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC | Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 204 hp 152 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.5 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,180 km 733 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | 410 L 14.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 157 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
- Has 260 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 80 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16
- Is 410 kg lighter
- Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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