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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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

E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)

499 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)

433 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)

393 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    766 km
    476 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
+52 km/h
301 km/h
187 mph
+36 km/h
291 km/h
181 mph
+26 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
51.2s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-1.8 s
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.4s-5.6 s
Calculated
11.9s-4.0 s
Calculated
13.1s-2.9 s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
420Nm/t281lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
766km476mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L

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 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.4 s
11.9 s
13.1 s
15.9 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.1 s
317 km/h
197 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.5 s
301 km/h
187 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.8 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp 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 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hp
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
301 km/h
187 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
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
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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
766 km
476 mi
766 km
476 mi
766 km
476 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 333 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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