Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
408hp304kW
245hp183kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,485kg5,478lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
877km545mi
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
-
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
532L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L
CO2 emissions-
135g/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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: 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)E 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 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)E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 163 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 163 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
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

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)E 300d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d6.2 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 300d: 1.0 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)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 3.2 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)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
877 km
545 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)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
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)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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.

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)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 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
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 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
408 hp
304 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
-
135 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 163 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (13 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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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