Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
245hp183kW
241hp180kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
151g/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 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3005,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
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
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 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
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
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 300
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
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 3006.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3006.4 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 2.8 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 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 300
943 km
586 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
673 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 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 300
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 (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 300
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 (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 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 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 300
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 (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
241 hp
180 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
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
673 km
418 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 269 km (167 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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