Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
340hp254kW
408hp304kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,485kg5,478lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,375km854mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume-
532L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 68 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
1,865 kg
4,112 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 (W213)E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (W213)E 400d4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 0.3 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 (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 4.1 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 (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,375 km
854 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W213)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
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

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 (W213)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d 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 (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.9 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

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 (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
1,375 km
854 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
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Trunk score
-
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 476 km (296 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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