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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210)

AMG E 50 V8

347 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1997

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
333hp248kW
347hp259kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,220kg4,894lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,833mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
18.3 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) AMG E 50 V8: 0.9 s.

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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W210)AMG E 50 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

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