Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Power
408hp304kW
340hp254kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
742km461mi
Calculated
1,320km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,698mm185in
4,846mm191in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,591mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
158g/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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d5.1 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 3.9 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
742 km
461 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
1,320 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 (C238)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
Power
408 hp
304 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
742 km
461 mi
1,320 km
820 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 578 km (359 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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