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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 400d

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 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • 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
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
Power
367hp274kW
330hp246kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,505kg5,523lb
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
69.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
425L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
172g/km

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 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 has 37 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 450 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d: 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 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 2.3 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 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 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 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 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 Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
Power
330 hp
246 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
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 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
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
-
172 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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