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

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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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) Facelift 2020 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
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 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)Facelift 2020E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
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
19.3s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg 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
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,935mm194in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L
CO2 emissions
162g/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) Facelift 2020 E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 2020E 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
19.3 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 300
1,655 kg
3,649 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)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 3006.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2020E 300
156 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)Facelift 2020E 300
930 km
578 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)Facelift 2020E 300
258 hp
192 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)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258 hp
192 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
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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)Facelift 2020E 300
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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)Facelift 2020E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
258 hp
192 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
930 km
578 mi
787 km
489 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 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.

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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 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
  • Largest trunk

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