Car comparison

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

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,295kg5,060lb
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
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
-
Rear track
1,609mm63in
-
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
140g/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 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 Coupe (C238)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
19.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
258 hp
192 kW

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 Coupe (C238)E 300d
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
1,580 kg
3,483 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 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 Coupe (C238)E 300d6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3006.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 1.3 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 300d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 300d
943 km
586 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)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 Coupe (C238)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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

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 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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 300d 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 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 300d
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
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
Range score
943 km
586 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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