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

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,245kg4,949lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
1,605 kg
3,538 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 (W213)E 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
243 km/h
151 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 (W213)E 2506.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 2507.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: 0.5 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 (W213)E 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

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 (W213)E 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
794 km
493 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
967 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.4 s
243 km/h
151 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 (W213)E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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

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 (W213)E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 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 (W213)E 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 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 (W213)E 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
794 km
493 mi
967 km
601 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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