Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,360kg5,203lb
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
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,375km854mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
18.9 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 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 (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
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 (W213)E 400d
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (W213)E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
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 (W213)E 400d4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 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 (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6: 3.6 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 (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,375 km
854 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W213)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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

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 (W213)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d 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 (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.9 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

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 (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 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
1,375 km
854 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 (W213) E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400 V6
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 589 km (366 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

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

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

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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