Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.0 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Lightest1,660 kg3,660 lb
- Best power-to-weight111 hp/t83 kW/t9.0 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
- Best performance score48/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range746 km464 mi
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best overall score55/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 170hp127kW |
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,660kg3,660lb | 1,745kg3,847lb |
| Gross weight | 2,270kg5,004lb | 2,445kg5,390lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 101.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 82.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0s | 8.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 35.3s Calculated | 32.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.6s Calculated | 8.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated | 97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton Calculated | 143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 667km414mi Calculated | 746km464mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 1,496cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,826mm190in | 4,949mm195in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in | 1,468mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,873mm113in | 2,961mm117in |
| Front track | 1,604mm63in | 1,634mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,610mm63in | 1,648mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 425L | 540L |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 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 Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 5,500 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 5,600-6,100 rpm | 1,800-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.6 s | 8.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.0 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 35.3 s | 32.7 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 3.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 7.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 11.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 14.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.8 s | 16.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 91 mph | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 184 hp 137 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 170 hp 127 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 1,745 kg 3,847 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 8.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 8.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180: 0.9 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: 0.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 97 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 667 km 414 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 746 km 464 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 184 hp 137 kW | 8.0 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 170 hp 127 kW | 8.9 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 |
| 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 8.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | 8.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | 97 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 180 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 170 hp 127 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.0 s | 8.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | 1,745 kg 3,847 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 667 km 414 mi | 746 km 464 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 170 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 97 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180 |
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| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year | 1,759 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 85 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 180
- Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
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