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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6vsVolvo C30 · Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V

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 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2014
VS

Volvo C30 · Facelift 2010

2.5 T5 20V

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
252hp188kW
230hp172kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,519kg3,349lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
904km562mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,703mm185in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
278L
Max trunk volume-
921L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions-
211g/km

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 300 V6Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V5,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has 22 hp more than Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 22 hp (16 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 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
320 Nm
236 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 300 V6
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
1,519 kg
3,349 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 300 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
235 km/h
146 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 300 V66.9 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 0.2 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 300 V6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V: 1.7 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 Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 300 V6
904 km
562 mi
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
689 km
428 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 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
230 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 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 300 V6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.1 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 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
VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolvoC30Facelift 20102.5 T5 20V
Power
252 hp
188 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,519 kg
3,349 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
904 km
562 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
-
211 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6Volvo C30 Facelift 2010 2.5 T5 20V
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 172 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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