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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d

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 (W214)

E 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

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
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • 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 (W214) E 220d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
388hp289kW
197hp147kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Gross weight
2,405kg5,302lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
650km404mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
530L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

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 (W214) E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d: 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 (W214)E 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 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 (W214)E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
156 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 (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 has 191 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d 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 (W214)E 220d
440 Nm
325 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 (W214)E 220d
1,915 kg
4,222 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 (W214)E 220d
238 km/h
148 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 (W214)E 220d7.6 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 (W214) E 220d: 2.1 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 (W214)E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 6.8 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 (W214)E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (W214)E 220d
1,200 km
746 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 (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 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 (W214)E 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 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 (W214)E 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 (W214)E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 (W214)E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
Power
388 hp
289 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
650 km
404 mi
1,200 km
746 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 (W214) E 220d
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 191 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 112 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d

  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 550 km (342 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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