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

E 250 CDI (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
+42 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+28 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+17 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s-11.2 s
Calculated
20.0s-8.5 s
Calculated
22.8s-5.8 s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.3s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
452Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L

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 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.0 s
22.8 s
28.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
6.0 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.6 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 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 (Stage 3)316 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4,879 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
4,879 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI 204 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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