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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,230kg4,916lb
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
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3005,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 (W213)E 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)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 (W213)E 350d V6
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,610 kg
3,549 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 (W213)E 350d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 0.5 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 (W213)E 350d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 1.5 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 (W213)E 350d V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 (W213)E 350d V6
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
245 hp
183 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 (W213)E 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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

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 (W213)E 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 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 (W213)E 350d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (W213)E 350d V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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
Range score
909 km
565 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (W213) E 350d V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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