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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 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 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
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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 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 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 350d
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
340 Nm
251 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 350d
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
245 km/h
152 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 350d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 1.4 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 Coupe (C238)E 350d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 1.2 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 350d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 350d
794 km
493 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 Coupe (C238)E 350d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 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 350d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 Coupe (C238) E 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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