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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 450 V6 (Stage 3)

551 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 450 V6 (Stage 2)

477 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 450 V6 (Stage 1)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2019
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238)

E 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,875 kg
    4,134 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    742 km
    461 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp
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
+54 km/h
298 km/h
185 mph
+38 km/h
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
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

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 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp
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

Power comparison

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

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
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
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
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
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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 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

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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Cabrio (A238)E 450 V6367 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
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

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 367 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 450 V6 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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

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