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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
210hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,318kg2,906lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
312L
Max trunk volume-
1,006L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
55L

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 CDIVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
28.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.4 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 2.6 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
733 km
456 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
733 km
456 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 614 km (381 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 342 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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