Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2019-2020
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    851 km
    529 mi
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,785 kg
    3,935 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
367hp274kW
408hp304kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,785kg3,935lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,510kg5,534lb
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
51.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
851km529mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,846mm191in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,599mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,591mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
425L
532L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
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
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
15.6 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
184 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 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 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 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,910 kg
4,211 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 450 V65.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 0.1 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 0.6 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 Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
214 hp/t
159 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)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
851 km
529 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 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
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
851 km
529 mi
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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