Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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 (W213)

E 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

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 performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
957km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
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Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
156g/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 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 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 (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
172 km/h
107 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 (W213)E 300
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d: 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 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 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 (W213)E 300
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Coupe (C238)E 350d6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3006.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 0.2 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 350d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
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 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 0.6 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 (W213)E 300
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W213)E 300
957 km
594 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 (W213)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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 (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 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 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 (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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 (W213)E 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 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 (W213)E 300
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
957 km
594 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
156 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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