Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d

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

New comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,873mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track-
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 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 (W214)E 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
1,815 kg
4,001 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 (W214)E 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
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 (W214)E 3006.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 0.3 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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 0.9 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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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

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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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-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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
917 km
570 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 123 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

E 300
E 300d
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
E 350d
E 350 BlueTEC V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dvsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
E 300
E 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
E 350d
E 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dvsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
E 300
E 350 BlueTEC V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
E 350d
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dvsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY V6
E 300
E 300
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
E 300
E 500 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
E 300
AMG E 50 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
E 350d
E 200
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
E 300
AMG E 55 V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W210)Facelift 1999AMG E 55 V8
E 350d
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
VS
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 350dvsMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 vs Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 350d - car comparison - FastVsFaster