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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 220d

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 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2021

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
231hp172kW
194hp145kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Ground clearance-
97mm4in
Trunk volume
490L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
50L
CO2 emissions-
141g/km

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) Facelift 2020 E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V63,800 rpm1,550-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 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 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 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 300 BlueTEC V6
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 has 37 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 37 hp (28 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 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
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,735 kg
3,825 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
239 km/h
149 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)Facelift 2020E 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 0.4 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 0.5 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
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
112 hp/t
83 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 300 BlueTEC V6
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
926 km
575 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
239 km/h
149 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)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
141 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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