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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

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 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 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
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
425L
485L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
158g/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 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
18.1 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
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 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
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 400d5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 1.0 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 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 8.0 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 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
187 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 Coupe (C238)E 400d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) 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 Coupe (C238)E 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 400d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 628 km (390 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 (W124) E 500 V8

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 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

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