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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6vsRenault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

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 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Renault Latitude

3.0 V6 dCi

240 hp2998 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
252hp188kW
240hp179kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,897mm193in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,762mm109in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
540L
477L
Max trunk volume-
511L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L

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 V6Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi3,750 rpm1,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
28.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 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 V6
252 hp
188 kW
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has 12 hp more than Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: 12 hp (9 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 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
450 Nm
332 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 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
1,730 kg
3,814 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 V6
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
234 km/h
145 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 V67.4 s
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi: 0.2 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 V6
787 km
489 mi
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
972 km
604 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 V6
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
240 hp
179 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 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
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 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 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.6 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 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6RenaultLatitude3.0 V6 dCi
Power
252 hp
188 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,897 mm
192.8 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
972 km
604 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
477 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Latitude 3.0 V6 dCi

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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