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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

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

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 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
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
408hp304kW
170hp127kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
1,255km780mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
532L
490L
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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 238 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 238 hp (177 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,685 kg
3,715 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
230 km/h
143 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 3.0 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 4.2 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,255 km
780 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
408 hp
304 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
1,255 km
780 mi
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Has 238 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 118 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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