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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 400 V6 (Stage 3)

499 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,415kg5,324lb
2,415kg5,324lb
2,415kg5,324lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-16.2 s
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.3 s
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.2s-7.0 s
Calculated
14.9s-5.3 s
Calculated
16.9s-3.3 s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
310L
310L
310L
310L
Max trunk volume
385L
385L
385L
385L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
194g/km
194g/km
194g/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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.9 s
16.9 s
20.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.5 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
5.5 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 400 V6333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
767 km
477 mi
767 km
477 mi
767 km
477 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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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