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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

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
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
2,238kg4,934lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,908mm75in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
90L

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 V6Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
32.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,238 kg
4,934 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.0 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 V6
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
245 hp
183 kW
8.6 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
2,238 kg
4,934 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 V6Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 488 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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