Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
245hp183kW
252hp188kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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 (W213)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 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 (W213)E 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (W213)E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
245 km/h
152 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 (W213)E 3006.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V67.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 V6: 1.2 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 (W213)E 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 0.6 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 (W213)E 300
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
957 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 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 (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 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 (W213)E 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 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 (W213)E 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 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 (W213)E 300
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
957 km
594 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 170 km (106 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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