
Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)
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| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp |
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| Power | 551hp411kW+184 hp | 477hp356kW+110 hp | 433hp323kW+66 hp | 367hp274kW |
| Torque | 775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm | 675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm | 610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,875kg4,134lb | 1,875kg4,134lb | 1,875kg4,134lb | 1,875kg4,134lb |
| Gross weight | 2,420kg5,335lb | 2,420kg5,335lb | 2,420kg5,335lb | 2,420kg5,335lb |
| Top speed | 314 km/h 195 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 69.3s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph-10.9 s Calculated | 75.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-4.9 s Calculated | 79.2s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-1.0 s Calculated | 80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s-1.3 s | 4.9s-0.9 s | 5.2s-0.6 s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.1s-8.0 s Calculated | 15.2s-5.9 s Calculated | 16.8s-4.3 s Calculated | 21.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.7s-0.8 s Calculated | 5.0s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb Calculated | 254hp/t190kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated | 231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated | 196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 413Nm/t277lb-ft/ton Calculated | 360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton Calculated | 325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated | 267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 742km461mi Calculated | 742km461mi Calculated | 742km461mi Calculated | 742km461mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,846mm191in | 4,846mm191in | 4,846mm191in | 4,846mm191in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,860mm73in | 1,860mm73in | 1,860mm73in |
| Height | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in | 1,429mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,873mm113in | 2,873mm113in | 2,873mm113in |
| Front track | 1,599mm63in | 1,599mm63in | 1,599mm63in | 1,599mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,591mm63in | 1,591mm63in | 1,591mm63in | 1,591mm63in |
| 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 |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 5,500-6,000 rpm | 1,800-4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.1 s | 15.2 s | 16.8 s | 21.1 s |
| Top speed | 314 km/h 195 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.5 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.9 s | 11.2 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 12.9 s | 13.3 s | 13.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 121 mph | 184 km/h 114 mph | 178 km/h 111 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 314 km/h 195 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
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 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp: 1.3 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 231 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 742 km 461 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 742 km 461 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 742 km 461 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 742 km 461 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 551 hp 411 kW | 4.5 s | 314 km/h 195 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 477 hp 356 kW | 4.9 s | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 433 hp 323 kW | 5.2 s | 288 km/h 179 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | 231 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp | Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 551 hp 411 kW | 477 hp 356 kW | 433 hp 323 kW | 367 hp 274 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 775 Nm 572 lb-ft | 675 Nm 498 lb-ft | 610 Nm 450 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 4.9 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 314 km/h 195 mph | 298 km/h 185 mph | 288 km/h 179 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 742 km 461 mi | 742 km 461 mi | 742 km 461 mi | 742 km 461 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 294 hp/t 219 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 254 hp/t 190 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 231 hp/t 172 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp | Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp | Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp | Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year |
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