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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d

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 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d

  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,158 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
184hp137kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
101.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
1,158km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
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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 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
29.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d has 13 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 (W214) E 220d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
440 Nm
325 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 200
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
1,975 kg
4,354 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 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 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 (C238)E 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 1.0 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 (C238)E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 200
746 km
464 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
1,158 km
719 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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 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-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d 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 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
1,158 km
719 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 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 (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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 (W214) E 220d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 412 km (256 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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