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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 300

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 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
425L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
151g/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 300 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hp5,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hp has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hp: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hp
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
370 Nm
273 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 300245 hp
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
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 300245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300245 hp6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp6.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hp has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 300245 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 300245 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 300245 hp
943 km
586 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp 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 300245 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 300245 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300258 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 258 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 245 hp

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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