Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)
E 400d
340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dvsMercedes-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 (W124)
E 500 V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,375 km854 mi
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score75/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score78/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8
- Lightest1,710 kg3,770 lb
- Best power-to-weight187 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340hp254kW | 320hp239kW |
| Torque | 700Nm516lb-ft | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,905kg4,200lb | 1,710kg3,770lb |
| Gross weight | 2,545kg5,611lb | 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 | 50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated | 18.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated | 5.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,375km854mi Calculated | 692km430mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,925cc178cu 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 | 1,616mm64in | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,619mm64in | 1,529mm60in |
| Trunk volume | - | 485L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 157g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 3,600-4,400 rpm | 1,200-3,200 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.7 s | 5.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 6.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.0 s | 18.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 340 hp 254 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 700 Nm 516 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 1,905 kg 4,200 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 4.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 6.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 1.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 8.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 178 hp/t 133 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 1,375 km 854 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 692 km 430 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 340 hp 254 kW | 4.9 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 |
| 13.0 L/100 km 18.1 mpg US 21.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 4.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | 178 hp/t 133 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 340 hp 254 kW | 320 hp 239 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 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 | 1,905 kg 4,200 lb | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 13.0 L/100 km 18.1 mpg US 21.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,375 km 854 mi | 692 km 430 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 157 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 485 L 17.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 178 hp/t 133 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
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 22.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 36.61 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 3,413 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 230 Nm more
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 683 km (424 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8
- Is 195 kg lighter
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
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