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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dvsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
245hp183kW
224hp167kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,729mm107in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
104mm4in
Trunk volume
540L
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2505,800 rpm1,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
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 (W213)E 300d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (W213)E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W213)E 300d6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2506.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 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 (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 1.0 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 (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
877 km
545 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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 (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
245 hp
183 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 (W213) E 300dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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