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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 450vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 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) · Facelift 2020

E 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    795 km
    494 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
367hp274kW
388hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,310kg5,093lb
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
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
795km494mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,935mm194in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
189g/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) Facelift 2020 E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.5 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 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)Facelift 2020E 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 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)Facelift 2020E 4505.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 0.3 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)Facelift 2020E 450
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 3.2 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)Facelift 2020E 450
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
795 km
494 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.3 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 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)Facelift 2020E 450
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 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)Facelift 2020E 450
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
795 km
494 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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