Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 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 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

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

E 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    835 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,390kg5,269lb
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
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
835km519mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu 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
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
20.4 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
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 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 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
370 Nm
273 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 400 V6 3.5
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
1,750 kg
3,858 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 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 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 400 V6 3.55.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6: 1.4 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 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 400 V6 3.5
835 km
519 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
787 km
489 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
306 hp
228 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 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
540 L
19.1 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 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 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 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
835 km
519 mi
787 km
489 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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