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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-present
VS

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

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
367hp274kW
333hp248kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,360kg5,203lb
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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
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 (W214) E 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
15.8 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 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 450d
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,710 kg
3,770 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 450d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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 (W214)E 450d4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 0.5 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 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 0.5 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 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 450d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
831 km
516 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 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 (W214)E 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 400 V6 3.5
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

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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d 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 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
367 hp
274 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
831 km
516 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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