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

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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 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
388hp289kW
286hp213kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
85.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,925cc178cu 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
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
530L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
50L
CO2 emissions-
142g/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 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: 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 350d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 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 350d
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
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
166 km/h
103 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 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 102 hp (76 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 350d
600 Nm
443 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 350d
1,790 kg
3,946 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 350d
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 350d5.9 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 350d: 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 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 6.9 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 350d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 350d
926 km
575 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 350d
286 hp
213 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 350d
Power
286 hp
213 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d 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 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 350d
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 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
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 350d
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 276 km (171 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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