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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,594 kg
    3,514 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
211hp157kW
215hp160kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,594kg3,514lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

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 250Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm5,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
26.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 4 hp (3 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,594 kg
3,514 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D57.4 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250: 1.6 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,500 km
932 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 (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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
211 hp
157 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,594 kg
3,514 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
1,500 km
932 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 533 km (331 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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