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

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    864 Nm
    637 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)358 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
Power
358hp267kW+127 hp
312hp233kW+81 hp
277hp207kW+46 hp
231hp172kW
Torque
864Nm637lb-ft+324 Nm
756Nm558lb-ft+216 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+135 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
+36 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
+22 km/h
270 km/h
168 mph
+10 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-14.8 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-8.0 s
Calculated
17.1s-5.8 s
Calculated
19.3s-3.6 s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
477Nm/t319lb-ft/ton
Calculated
418Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
490L
490L
490L
490L
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 V6 (Stage 3) 358 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)358 hp3,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp3,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp3,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp3,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)358 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.1 s
19.3 s
22.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp has 127 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp: 127 hp (95 kW).

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 V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 312 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 277 hp, separated by only 0.4 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

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 (Stage 3)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
5.4 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
5.9 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
277 hp
207 kW
6.3 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
231 hp
172 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 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 V6 (Stage 3)358 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 (Stage 3)358 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)358 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)312 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)277 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6231 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
312 hp
233 kW
277 hp
207 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
864 Nm
637 lb-ft
756 Nm
558 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
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
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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 V6 (Stage 3) 358 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 312 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 277 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 231 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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