Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 220d

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 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
211hp157kW
194hp145kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Ground clearance-
97mm4in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions-
130g/km

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 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
26.0 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
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)Facelift 2013E 250
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,675 kg
3,693 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 250
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 2507.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d7.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: 0.1 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: 1.2 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)Facelift 2013E 250
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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 250
967 km
601 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.4 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.3 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 250
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,675 kg
3,693 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
-
130 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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