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

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020
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 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • 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 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-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
2,259kg4,980lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
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
90.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
111.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
83.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
943km586mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
98mm4in
202mm8in
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
73L
CO2 emissions
140g/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 300dMercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d: 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 300d4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 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 300dMercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
83.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 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 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6 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 X-class X 350d V6: 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-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 300d
1,680 kg
3,704 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 300d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300d6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V67.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6: 1.6 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-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 300d and Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6: 3.7 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-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 300d
943 km
586 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 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 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 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-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 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-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 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-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 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-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 300dMercedes-BenzX-classX 350d V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
2,259 kg
4,980 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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-
Length
5,340 mm
210.2 in
Height
1,819 mm
71.6 in
Range score
943 km
586 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
140 g/km
237 g/km
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300dMercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 579 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 97 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz X-class X 350d V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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