Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

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

E 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
197hp147kW
204hp152kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC has 7 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
1,800 kg
3,968 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 (W214)E 220d
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
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 (W214)E 220d7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 0.2 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 (W214)E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 (W214)E 220d
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
1,200 km
746 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
1,113 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 (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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC 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 (W214)E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
197 hp
147 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,200 km
746 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 (W214) E 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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