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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

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

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-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
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
231hp172kW
204hp152kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,450kg5,401lb
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
76.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg 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
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,634mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,648mm65in
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 (W214) E 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 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 (W214)E 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 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 (W214)E 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
24.9 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
7.0 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
159 km/h
99 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 (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6: 27 hp (20 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 (W214)E 200
320 Nm
236 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 (W214)E 200
1,825 kg
4,023 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 (W214)E 200
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2007.5 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 (W214) E 200: 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 (W214)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W214) E 200: 1.4 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 (W214)E 200
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 (W214)E 200
904 km
562 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 (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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 (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W214)E 200
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
231 hp
172 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
904 km
562 mi
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

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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 (W214) E 200
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 96 km (60 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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