Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Power
320hp239kW
211hp157kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
485L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
50L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 109 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 109 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
1,540 kg
3,395 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W124)E 500 V86.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2506.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: 0.8 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 6.7 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
692 km
430 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
Power
320 hp
239 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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