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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200vsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

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

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    426 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
197hp147kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
96.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
72.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
425L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
82L
CO2 emissions
166g/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 200Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
72.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 3 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 W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 3 hp (2 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
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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 Coupe (C238)E 2007.7 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.7 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 Coupe (C238)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 5.7 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
685 km
426 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 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
197 hp
147 kW
7.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
197 hp
147 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
9.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
166 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 Coupe (C238) E 200Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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