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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-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 Coupe (C238)

E 300 (Stage 3)

387 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300 (Stage 2)

335 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300 (Stage 1)

304 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • 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
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
+44 km/h
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 km/h
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-11.9 s
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
91.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.8s-0.6 s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s-8.4 s
Calculated
17.6s-6.1 s
Calculated
19.5s-4.2 s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,430mm56in
1,430mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
425L
425L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/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 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
17.6 s
19.5 s
23.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
13.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
5.0 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.4 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.8 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 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)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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)E 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
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 Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (Stage 3)387 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
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
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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 258 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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