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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dvsSubaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016 2.0

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

Subaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
194hp145kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
97.9s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
243L
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
164g/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 220dSubaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
36.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 has 6 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 Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 6 hp (4 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
205 Nm
151 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
1,266 kg
2,791 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.08.2 s

Although Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 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 Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 0.8 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 Coupe (C238)E 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 2.5 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
704 km
438 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dSubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
194 hp
145 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dSubaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 383 km (238 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 394 kg lighter
  • Has 41 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
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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