Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 350

299 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
388hp289kW
299hp223kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3505,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
299 hp
223 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 89 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 89 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3505.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350: 0.4 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 5.4 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
650 km
404 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
957 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.9 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350
Power
388 hp
289 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
957 km
594 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 89 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 306 km (190 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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