Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 450 V6

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • 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 estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
388hp289kW
367hp274kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,846mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,591mm63in
Trunk volume
532L
425L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
19.5 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
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 has 21 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 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
1,785 kg
3,935 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 (W212)E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
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 (W212)E 500 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6: 0.4 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 (W212)E 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 V8: 2.4 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 (W212)E 500 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
714 km
444 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 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 (W212)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 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
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

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 (W212)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6 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 (W212)E 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.6 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 (W212)E 500 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 450 V6
Power
388 hp
289 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
750 km
466 mi
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (W212) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 450 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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