Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
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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 (W213) E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
194hp145kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,035km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
129g/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 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d: 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 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 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 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
28.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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 (W213)E 220d
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,770 kg
3,902 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 220d
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
238 km/h
148 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 220d7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.4 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: 0.8 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 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 220d
1,020 km
634 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
1,035 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 (W213)E 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
4,923 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/h7.9 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 (W213)E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 (W213)E 220d
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
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 (W213)E 220dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDI
Power
194 hp
145 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,923 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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,035 km
643 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W213) E 220dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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