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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

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

E 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
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 300 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,405 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTECMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
101.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,405km873mi
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
505L
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 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC: 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 300 BlueTEC4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 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 300 BlueTECMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
32.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC: 20 hp (15 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

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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 0.3 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 300 BlueTEC
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 300 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 2.5 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 300 BlueTEC
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 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 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 300 BlueTEC
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 300 BlueTECMercedes-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
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 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
1,405 km
873 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 658 km (409 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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