Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

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 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,157 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
97.9s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,157km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
119g/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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
26.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 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 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,700 kg
3,748 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 220d
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
242 km/h
150 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 220d7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.1 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 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.5 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 Coupe (C238)E 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 220d
1,087 km
675 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,157 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 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.5 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,157 km
719 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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