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

E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 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
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,405 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 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
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
+44 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+31 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+20 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph-10.1 s
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-10.2 s
Calculated
18.6s-7.8 s
Calculated
21.0s-5.4 s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
15.3s
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
1,405km873mi
Calculated
1,405km873mi
Calculated
1,405km873mi
Calculated
1,405km873mi
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
505L
505L
505L
505L
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 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp4,200 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.6 s
21.0 s
26.4 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

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 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (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 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
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
505 L
17.8 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 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (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 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC204 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
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
242 km/h
150 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,405 km
873 mi
1,405 km
873 mi
1,405 km
873 mi
1,405 km
873 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC 204 hp
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,103 LC/year1,103 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 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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