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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) 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)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,460kg5,423lb
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
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Trunk volume
540L
490L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
59L
CO2 emissions
135g/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 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: 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 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 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 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
21.0 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
500 Nm
369 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 300d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V66.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d 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 (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 300d
877 km
545 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
983 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 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 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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/h6.6 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 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
877 km
545 mi
983 km
611 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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