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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    352 km/h
    219 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    532 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
612hp456kW+204 hp
530hp396kW+122 hp
481hp359kW+73 hp
408hp304kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,485kg5,478lb
2,485kg5,478lb
2,485kg5,478lb
Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
+87 km/h
335 km/h
208 mph
+70 km/h
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.4s99% target: 348 km/h / 217 mph-3.5 s
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph+1.4 s
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph+4.6 s
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.2 s
4.4s-0.8 s
4.7s-0.5 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
9.6s-5.9 s
Calculated
11.0s-4.5 s
Calculated
12.0s-3.5 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
499Nm/t334lb-ft/ton
Calculated
434Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,868mm192in
4,868mm192in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
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
532L
532L
532L
532L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
11.0 s
12.0 s
15.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
26.3 s
37.2 s
60.4 s
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Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 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
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: 204 hp (152 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) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
4.0 s
352 km/h
219 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
4.4 s
335 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.7 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 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
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.2 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8408 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
396 kW
481 hp
359 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
352 km/h
219 mph
335 km/h
208 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
899 km
559 mi
899 km
559 mi
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 408 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 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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