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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300evsMercedes-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 300e

211 hp1991 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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 300e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.7 L/100 km
    135.2 mpg US
    162.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    3,448 km
    2,143 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300eMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
64.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.7L/100 km135.2mpg US162.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
3,448km2,143mi
Calculated
1,180km733mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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
1,616mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume-
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
46g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300eMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e: 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 300e5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 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 300eMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 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 300e
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
350 Nm
258 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 300e
1,985 kg
4,376 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 300e
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300e5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 1.8 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 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 300e and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC: 3.3 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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 300e
3,448 km
2,143 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 300e
211 hp
157 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 (W213) E 300e 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 300e
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK
5.7 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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 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 300eMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 BlueTEC
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
3,448 km
2,143 mi
1,180 km
733 mi
CO2 score
46 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 (W213) E 300eMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 BlueTEC
Consumption1.7 L/100 km135.2 mpg US162.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.05 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi4.90 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used261 L69 US gal57 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost456.75 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2,268 km (1,409 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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