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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 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 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020
VS

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

E 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
100.0s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
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
490L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
137g/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 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 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 250 BlueTEC3,800 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 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
28.4 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 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 250 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 250 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 250 BlueTEC: 0.2 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
7.6 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 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
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 BlueTEC
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

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 BlueTEC

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 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
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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