Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 200

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

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

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

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

E 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200

  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
388hp289kW
184hp137kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
29.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 204 hp (152 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
233 km/h
145 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2007.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200: 2.4 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 6.2 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
650 km
404 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
967 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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

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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 200
Power
388 hp
289 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
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
Range score
650 km
404 mi
967 km
601 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 204 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 99 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 200

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 317 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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