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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

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 (W214)

E 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
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Trunk volume-
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
140g/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 (W214) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 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 (W214)E 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 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 (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: 41 hp (31 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 (W214)E 200
320 Nm
236 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 (W214)E 200
1,825 kg
4,023 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 (W214)E 200
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 1.2 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 300d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 2.0 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 (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 (W214)E 200
904 km
562 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 (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 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 (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W214)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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