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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

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

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
408hp304kW
252hp188kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
532L
450L
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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
24.8 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 156 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 156 hp (116 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 1.7 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 1.6 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
904 km
562 mi
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Has 156 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 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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