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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300vsMercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz X-class

X 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedPickup2018-2020

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
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 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
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
2,259kg4,980lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
91.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
111.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
83.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
5,340mm210in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,819mm72in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
3,150mm124in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,625mm64in
Ground clearance-
202mm8in
Trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
73L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
237g/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 300Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V63,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
83.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
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 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
550 Nm
406 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
2,259 kg
4,980 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-BenzX-classX 350d V6
205 km/h
127 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 and Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6: 1.5 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 Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6: 2.4 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 Coupe (C238)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
811 km
504 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
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
205 km/h
127 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
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-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,340 mm
210.2 in
Height
1,819 mm
71.6 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
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-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
2,259 kg
4,980 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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-
Length
5,340 mm
210.2 in
Height
1,819 mm
71.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
237 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 300Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 549 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6

  • Has 180 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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