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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

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

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • 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
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
210hp157kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,157km719mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,538mm61in
Ground clearance-
139mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
55L

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 CDIVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
24.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 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
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
161 km/h
100 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
241 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.5 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.2 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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: 2.5 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
724 km
450 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
241 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 (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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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

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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIVolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,157 km
719 mi
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIVolkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 433 km (269 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 322 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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