Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8

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 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
367hp274kW
388hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
606km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
17.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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 (C238)E 450 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
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 (C238)E 450 V65.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: 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 (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: 2.1 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 (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
606 km
376 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 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 (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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

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 (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 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 (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 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 (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
750 km
466 mi
606 km
376 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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 (C238) E 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 144 km (90 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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