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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300d (Stage 3)

380 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300d (Stage 2)

331 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300d (Stage 1)

294 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    284 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    893 km
    555 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
Power
380hp283kW+135 hp
331hp247kW+86 hp
294hp219kW+49 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
263 km/h
163 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-24.0 s
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-17.9 s
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-13.6 s
Calculated
100.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.6 s
5.5s-1.1 s
5.9s-0.7 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-8.7 s
Calculated
19.0s-6.1 s
Calculated
21.6s-3.5 s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
444Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
893km555mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
893km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
Ground clearance
98mm4in
98mm4in
98mm4in
98mm4in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
147g/km
147g/km
147g/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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 3)380 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.0 s
21.6 s
25.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 1) 294 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
5.0 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
5.5 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
245 hp
183 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 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-
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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 3) 380 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 300d245 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
331 hp
247 kW
294 hp
219 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
893 km
555 mi
893 km
555 mi
893 km
555 mi
893 km
555 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
147 g/km
147 g/km
147 g/km
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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 300d (Stage 3) 380 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d 245 hp
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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