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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6vsVolkswagen Phideon 380TSI

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

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Phideon

380TSI

224 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Power
231hp172kW
224hp167kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,074mm200in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,489mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,009mm118in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Trunk volume
490L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
75L

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 V6Volkswagen Phideon 380TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI: 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 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 V6VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
27.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 7 hp (5 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
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 300 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI: 1.0 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI: 1.7 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
1,071 km
666 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
224 hp
167 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.1 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
VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6VolkswagenPhideon380TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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-
Length
5,074 mm
199.8 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,113 km
692 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

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

Volkswagen Phideon 380TSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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