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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0vsMercedes-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 (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.0

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

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

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
333hp248kW
388hp289kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,405kg5,302lb
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
53.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,854mm112in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
530L
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 3.0Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.2 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
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
480 Nm
354 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,805 kg
3,979 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 3.0
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 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 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 3.8 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
694 km
431 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
650 km
404 mi

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 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 3.0
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 (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

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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.3 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

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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.5 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
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
694 km
431 mi
650 km
404 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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