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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8vsMercedes-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 (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
320hp239kW
258hp192kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
485L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
90L
66L
CO2 emissions-
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 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 (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 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 (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 62 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 (W124) E 500 V8: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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 (W124)E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V86.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3006.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 6.4 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
151 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 (W124)E 500 V8
692 km
430 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
320 hp
239 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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
692 km
430 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
151 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 (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 308 km (191 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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