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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 V6vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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

E 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,677kg3,697lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

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 350 V6Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 has 2 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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 350 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,677 kg
3,697 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 350 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
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

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 has more power, Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 2.9 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 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 350 V6
843 km
524 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
5.9 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 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 350 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
5.9 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 350 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,677 kg
3,697 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
682 km
424 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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