Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
1,157km719mi
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-
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
142g/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 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI3,800 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 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 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 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: 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 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 250
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,700 kg
3,748 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
242 km/h
150 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 2506.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.6 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 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250: 1.2 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 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 250
794 km
493 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,157 km
719 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 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

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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 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 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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

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 250
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
1,157 km
719 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 250Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 363 km (226 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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