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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,157 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
101.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,157km719mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
32.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
240 km/h
149 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2007.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 1.6 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,157 km
719 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
746 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,157 km
719 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 411 km (255 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 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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