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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

241 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
231hp172kW
241hp180kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,113km692mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
490L
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 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 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 300 BlueTEC V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
1,785 kg
3,935 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 300 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 300 BlueTEC V67.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3006.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 0.7 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 300 BlueTEC V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 4.5 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 300 BlueTEC V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 300 BlueTEC V6
1,113 km
692 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
673 km
418 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 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
241 hp
180 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 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 V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 V6
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
Power
231 hp
172 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,113 km
692 mi
673 km
418 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 440 km (273 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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