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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 300dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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 300d

265 hp1992 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2021-2023
VS

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,992cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu 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
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.1 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 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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

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 300d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 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 (W213)Facelift 2020E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.4 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 300d
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 236 km (147 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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