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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

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
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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 2018-2020

  • 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
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3002018-2020Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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
90.9s99% 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
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
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
150g/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 2018-2020Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 2020-2023PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 2018-2020: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 2020-2023: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3002018-2020-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3002018-2020Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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
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 3002018-2020
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3002018-2020
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-20206.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-20236.4 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 3002018-2020
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 2018-2020 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 2020-2023: 0.6 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 3002018-2020
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
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
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 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 2018-2020 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 3002018-2020
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
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 3002018-2020Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 3002020-2023
Power
258 hp
192 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,000 km
621 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 2018-2020Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300 2020-2023
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 2018-2020

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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