Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
408hp304kW
184hp137kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
101.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
851km529mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
532L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
50L
CO2 emissions-
170g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
35.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 224 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) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 224 hp (167 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
1,660 kg
3,660 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
235 km/h
146 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 2008.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 2.8 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 1.9 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
851 km
529 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
235 km/h
146 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.0 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
Power
408 hp
304 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
851 km
529 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 224 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 103 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 184 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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