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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 (W213) E 200

  • Lightest
    1,629 kg
    3,591 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
388hp289kW
197hp147kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,629kg3,591lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,364kg5,212lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,565mm62in
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Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L

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 (W213) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)E 2005,500 rpm1,650-4,000 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 (W213)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
157 km/h
97 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 (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 191 hp (142 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 (W213)E 200
320 Nm
236 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 (W213)E 200
1,629 kg
3,591 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 (W213)E 200
240 km/h
149 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 (W213)E 2007.5 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 (W213) E 200: 2.0 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 (W213)E 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 5.8 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 (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (W213)E 200
769 km
478 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 (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W213)E 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 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 (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 (W213)E 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
388 hp
289 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,629 kg
3,591 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
769 km
478 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
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (W213) E 200
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 191 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 94 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 (W213) E 200

  • Is 176 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 119 km (74 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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