Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
VS

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

E 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,180km733mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
112g/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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 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 (W213)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
26.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d
400 Nm
295 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 (W213)E 220d
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
1,710 kg
3,770 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 220d
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
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 (W213)E 220d7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC7.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)E 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 0.7 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 (W213)E 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 220d
1,163 km
723 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
1,180 km
733 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 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 (W213)E 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 (W213)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (W213)E 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.5 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 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,180 km
733 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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