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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 4.2 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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

E 400 V6 3.0

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Volkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

4.2 V8

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
333hp248kW
335hp250kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,198kg4,846lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,780kg6,129lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
90L

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 400 V6 3.0Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05,500 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V86,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
21.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 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 400 V6 3.0
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
430 Nm
317 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 400 V6 3.0
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
2,198 kg
4,846 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 400 V6 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.05.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V86.9 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 1.6 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 400 V6 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: 4.0 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 400 V6 3.0
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 400 V6 3.0
694 km
431 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
720 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
335 hp
250 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 400 V6 3.0
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0 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 400 V6 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 400 V6 3.0
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.0VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20104.2 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
335 hp
250 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,198 kg
4,846 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
694 km
431 mi
720 km
447 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 400 V6 3.0Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 4.2 V8
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 428 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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