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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsMercedes-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 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
408hp304kW
388hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
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
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu 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
80L
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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 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 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 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 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 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 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 500 V8
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 500 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 0.7 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 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 2.7 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 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 500 V8
833 km
518 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 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 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 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
833 km
518 mi
650 km
404 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 183 km (114 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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