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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

E 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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 performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
330hp246kW
388hp289kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,405kg5,302lb
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
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
425L
530L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
80L
CO2 emissions
172g/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) Facelift 2020 E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
16.2 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 58 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 (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 58 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,805 kg
3,979 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 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)Facelift 2020E 400d5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 5.8 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
769 km
478 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.5 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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)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-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 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)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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
330 hp
246 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
650 km
404 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 58 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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