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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 220d

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 220d

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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
408hp304kW
200hp149kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,555kg5,633lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
532L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L

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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d3,800 rpm1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 208 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 208 hp (155 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
233 km/h
145 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 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 2.6 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 3.0 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)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

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
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 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
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
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-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.8 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
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)Facelift 2020E 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
408 hp
304 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
847 km
527 mi
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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 220d
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

  • Has 208 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 109 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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