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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214)

E 260 (Stage 3)

306 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214)

E 260 (Stage 2)

265 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214)

E 260 (Stage 1)

241 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214)

E 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    38.2 mpg US
    45.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,073 km
    667 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+39 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+28 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+21 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.7 s
6.5s-1.2 s
6.9s-0.8 s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
17.7s-11.0 s
Calculated
20.4s-8.3 s
Calculated
22.5s-6.2 s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km38.2mpg US45.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km38.2mpg US45.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km38.2mpg US45.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km38.2mpg US45.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,073km667mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
1,073km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
5,092mm200in
5,092mm200in
5,092mm200in
5,092mm200in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
1,493mm59in
Wheelbase
3,094mm122in
3,094mm122in
3,094mm122in
3,094mm122in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,641mm65in
1,641mm65in
1,641mm65in
1,641mm65in
Trunk volume
510L
510L
510L
510L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.4 s
22.5 s
28.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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

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 Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
6.0 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 s
261 km/h
162 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.9 s
254 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp 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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class Long (V214)E 260204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
38.2 mpg US
45.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,092 mm
200.5 in
Height
1,493 mm
58.8 in
Range score
1,073 km
667 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
1,073 km
667 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 204 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km38.2 mpg US45.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km38.2 mpg US45.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km38.2 mpg US45.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km38.2 mpg US45.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.76 LC100 km10.76 LC100 km10.76 LC100 km10.76 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.32 LC100 mi17.32 LC100 mi17.32 LC100 mi17.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used923 L244 US gal203 UK gal923 L244 US gal203 UK gal923 L244 US gal203 UK gal923 L244 US gal203 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,614 LC/year1,614 LC/year1,614 LC/year1,614 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Long (V214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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