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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 220d

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 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,157 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
204hp152kW
194hp145kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,157km719mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Ground clearance-
97mm4in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions-
141g/km

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 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
27.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
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
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 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 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 10 hp (7 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 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 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 CDI
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,735 kg
3,825 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 CDI
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
239 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d7.5 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 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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 CDI
1,157 km
719 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
926 km
575 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 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
239 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 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 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,157 km
719 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
141 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 231 km (143 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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