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Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212)

E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    329 km/h
    204 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,000 kg
    4,409 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    306 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    842 km
    523 mi
  • Largest trunk
    695 L
  • Best overall score
    91/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
612hp456kW+204 hp
530hp396kW+122 hp
481hp359kW+73 hp
408hp304kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
2,655kg5,853lb
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
+69 km/h
313 km/h
194 mph
+53 km/h
302 km/h
188 mph
+42 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.1s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph+1.5 s
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
10.6s-6.7 s
Calculated
12.2s-5.0 s
Calculated
13.4s-3.8 s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
405Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
842km523mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
842km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,895mm193in
4,895mm193in
4,895mm193in
4,895mm193in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
695L
695L
695L
695L
Max trunk volume
1,950L
1,950L
1,950L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
12.2 s
13.4 s
17.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
41.8 s
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-
-
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
194 km/h
120 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: 204 hp (152 kW).

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 T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 s
329 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
4.6 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.9 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 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 T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class T-modell (S212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
396 kW
481 hp
359 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Length
4,895 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
842 km
523 mi
842 km
523 mi
842 km
523 mi
842 km
523 mi
Trunk score
695 L
24.5 cu ft
695 L
24.5 cu ft
695 L
24.5 cu ft
695 L
24.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class T-modell (S212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 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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