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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300vsMercedes-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 (W214)

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258hp192kW
252hp188kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
922km573mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track-
1,598mm63in
Rear track-
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
490L
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 (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 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 (W214)E 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 has 6 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 (W214) 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 (W214)E 300
400 Nm
295 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 (W214)E 300
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,880 kg
4,145 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 (W214)E 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC 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 (W214)E 3006.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.4 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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 0.8 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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
922 km
573 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.7 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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 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
917 km
570 mi
922 km
573 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 km (3 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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