Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.2 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful408 hp304 kW
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight219 hp/t163 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score76/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d
- Lightest1,660 kg3,660 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.7 L/100 km50.0 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,020 km634 mi
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best economy score94/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 408hp304kW | 194hp145kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,865kg4,112lb | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Gross weight | 2,485kg5,478lb | 2,375kg5,236lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 239 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 72.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.5s Calculated | 26.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton Calculated | 241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 899km559mi Calculated | 1,020km634mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 1,950cc119cu in |
| Length | 4,868mm192in | 4,923mm194in |
| Width | 1,854mm73in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,471mm58in | 1,468mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm113in | 2,939mm116in |
| Front track | 1,598mm63in | - |
| Rear track | 1,614mm64in | 1,619mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 532L | 540L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 129g/km |
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: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 5,000-5,750 rpm | 1,600-4,750 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-2,800 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.5 s | 26.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 239 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 157 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 408 hp 304 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 194 hp 145 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 214 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 214 hp (160 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 239 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d: 2.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 4.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 899 km 559 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 1,020 km 634 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 408 hp 304 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 194 hp 145 kW | 7.5 s | 239 km/h 149 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d |
| 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 220d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 408 hp 304 kW | 194 hp 145 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 239 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | 1,660 kg 3,660 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 899 km 559 mi | 1,020 km 634 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 129 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 532 L 18.8 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 219 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 117 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d |
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| Consumption | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.58 LC100 km | 8.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,336 LC/year | 1,286 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
- Has 214 hp more
- Has 200 Nm more
- Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
- Has 102 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 220d
- Is 205 kg lighter
- Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
- Has 8 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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