Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

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 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
Power
320hp239kW
258hp192kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,440kg5,379lb
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
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,987cc182cu 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-
144g/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 350d V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6: 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 350d V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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 350d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
18.6 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 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 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 62 hp (46 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 350d V6
620 Nm
457 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 350d V6
1,725 kg
3,803 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 350d V6
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 350d V65.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 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 (W124)E 500 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 7.5 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 350d V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 350d V6
909 km
565 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 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 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 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d 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 (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 350d V6
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.9 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 350d V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
144 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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