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Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-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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Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

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

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,361 kg
    3,000 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
210hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,361kg3,000lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
1,157km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,778mm70in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
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Trunk volume
510L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 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
MetricVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
26.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 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
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI has 6 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 Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,361 kg
3,000 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 2.0 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
775 km
481 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 (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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
VehicleVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,361 kg
3,000 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
775 km
481 mi
1,157 km
719 mi
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 339 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 382 km (237 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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