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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,405 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,430kg5,357lb
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
73.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,405km873mi
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
505L
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 300 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC: 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 300 BlueTEC4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 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 300 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
26.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 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
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC: 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 300 BlueTEC
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

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 300 BlueTEC
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 300 BlueTEC
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 300 BlueTEC
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
505 L
17.8 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 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 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 300 BlueTEC
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 300 BlueTEC
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC
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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,405 km
873 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 300 BlueTEC
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 318 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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