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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsSubaru BRZ I 2.0

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2014
VS

Subaru BRZ I

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    400 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,202 kg
    2,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDISubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,202kg2,650lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
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Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
400L
243L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDISubaru BRZ I 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm
SubaruBRZ I2.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDISubaruBRZ I2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
30.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has 4 hp more than Subaru BRZ I 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru BRZ I 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ I2.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
SubaruBRZ I2.0
1,202 kg
2,650 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
247 km/h
153 mph
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.3 s
SubaruBRZ I2.07.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Subaru BRZ I 2.0: 2.0 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,347 km
837 mi
SubaruBRZ I2.0
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
247 km/h
153 mph
SubaruBRZ I2.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
SubaruBRZ I2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ I2.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDISubaruBRZ I2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,202 kg
2,650 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
725 km
450 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDISubaru BRZ I 2.0
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 295 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 622 km (387 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru BRZ I 2.0

  • Is 458 kg lighter
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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