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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300 (Stage 3)

387 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300 (Stage 2)

335 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300 (Stage 1)

304 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,805kg3,979lb
1,805kg3,979lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,390kg5,269lb
2,390kg5,269lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+31 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-18.8 s
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
88.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
99.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-8.5 s
Calculated
19.2s-5.8 s
Calculated
21.5s-3.5 s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
98mm4in
98mm4in
98mm4in
Trunk volume
285L
285L
285L
285L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
161g/km
161g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.2 s
21.5 s
25.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
5.1 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.6 s
276 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
6.0 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp 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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.6 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 Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
161 g/km
161 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 258 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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