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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

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 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
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Comparison overview

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

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
388hp289kW
408hp304kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,485kg5,478lb
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
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km376mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,698mm185in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
532L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
15.5 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 20 hp (15 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 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 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 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 (C207)E 500 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: 2.0 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 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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)E 500 V8
606 km
376 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
899 km
559 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 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 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
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

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 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-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-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 Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 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

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 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
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
Range score
606 km
376 mi
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 (C207) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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