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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,435 km
    892 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
388hp289kW
204hp152kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,205kg4,861lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
103.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
1,435km892mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
530L
400L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
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 (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 1.8 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 7.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
388 hp
289 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
1,435 km
892 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 184 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 92 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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