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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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 (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
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
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
540L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
15.8 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
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 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 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) 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 Coupe (C238)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 400d
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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 400d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 2.1 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 400d
1,320 km
820 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
831 km
516 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 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
1,865 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
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 489 km (304 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

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