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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

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

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

E 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,035 km
    643 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,515kg5,545lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,035km643mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
66L

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 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
27.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
320 Nm
236 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
1,815 kg
4,001 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
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
236 km/h
147 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 CDI7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2007.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 2.1 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
1,035 km
643 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
846 km
526 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
7.9 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
236 km/h
147 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/h7.9 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 250 CDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,035 km
643 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 250 CDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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