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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

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

E 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • 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 estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg 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
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Trunk volume
490L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L

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 250 BlueTECMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2605,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
28.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 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
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 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 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
320 Nm
236 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 BlueTEC
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
1,860 kg
4,101 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 BlueTEC
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
234 km/h
145 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 250 BlueTEC7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2607.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 0.9 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 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 BlueTEC
1,113 km
692 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
1,065 km
661 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 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 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-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 BlueTEC
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTECMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,113 km
692 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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