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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350dvsMercedes-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)

E 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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 (W213) E 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
286hp213kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
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
58.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,987cc182cu 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-
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
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Trunk volume
540L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
143g/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 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d has 28 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) E 350d: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 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 350d
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,770 kg
3,902 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 350d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.7 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 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)E 350d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d
926 km
575 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,113 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 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)E 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 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)E 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (W213) E 350d 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 350d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.7 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)E 350d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)E 350dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
926 km
575 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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) E 350dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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