Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400evsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 300d

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d

  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    5,556 km
    3,452 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
252hp188kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
5,556km3,452mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,992cc122cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
315L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
1,850 kg
4,079 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d6.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 0.9 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 4.8 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
5,556 km
3,452 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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-Benz E-class (W213) 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
5,556 km
3,452 mi
877 km
545 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400eMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4,678 km (2,907 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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