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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207)

E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
Power
306hp228kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,340kg5,159lb
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
80.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,698mm185in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
140g/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) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 61 hp (45 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 Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
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 Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: 0.1 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)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6: 1.9 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)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 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 Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d 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)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.3 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 Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
-
140 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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