Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

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 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

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

E 400 V6 3.0

333 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,350kg5,181lb
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
75.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,826mm190in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
189g/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 400 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
480 Nm
354 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 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
1,710 kg
3,770 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 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
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 Coupe (C238)E 400 V65.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05.3 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 Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 0.5 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 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 400 V6
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
747 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 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 Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,879 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 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 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 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
786 km
488 mi
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6

  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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