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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 350

299 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    892 km
    554 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
299hp223kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,160kg4,762lb
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
60.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
892km554mi
Calculated
692km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,800mm110in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
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Trunk volume
540L
485L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
90L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350-3,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.1 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350
299 hp
223 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) 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 (W213)E 350
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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 (W213)E 350
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 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 (W213)E 3505.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V86.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 0.2 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 (W213)E 350
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 5.6 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 (W213)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350
892 km
554 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
692 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350
299 hp
223 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 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 (W213)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
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

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 (W213)E 350
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 350 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 (W213)E 350
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
6.1 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 (W213)E 350
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Power
299 hp
223 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
892 km
554 mi
692 km
430 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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