Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200
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-weight214 hp/t159 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Best estimated range851 km529 mi
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score76/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200
- Lightest1,815 kg4,001 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best economy score86/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 408hp304kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,910kg4,211lb | 1,815kg4,001lb |
| Gross weight | 2,510kg5,534lb | 2,515kg5,545lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 51.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 70.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2s | 7.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.6s Calculated | 27.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated | 7.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 851km529mi Calculated | 846km526mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,663cc285cu in | 1,999cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,868mm192in | 4,949mm195in |
| Width | 1,854mm73in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,471mm58in | 1,469mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm113in | 2,961mm117in |
| Front track | 1,598mm63in | 1,629mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,614mm64in | 1,643mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 532L | 540L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 66L |
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 (W214) E 200: 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 (W214)E 200 | 5,800 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.0 s | 7.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.2 s | 7.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.6 s | 27.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | 236 km/h 147 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 | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 13.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 156 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 (W214)E 200 | 204 hp 152 kW |
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 204 hp (152 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 (W214)E 200 | 320 Nm 236 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 | 1,910 kg 4,211 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 1,815 kg 4,001 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 (W214)E 200 | 236 km/h 147 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 (W214)E 200 | 7.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 2.4 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 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8: 1.6 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 | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 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 | 851 km 529 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 846 km 526 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 (W214)E 200 | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.6 s | 236 km/h 147 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 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 |
| 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 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 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 7.6 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 | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 408 hp 304 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.2 s | 7.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 236 km/h 147 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,910 kg 4,211 lb | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 851 km 529 mi | 846 km 526 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 532 L 18.8 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 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 (W214) E 200 |
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| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 13.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,048 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY V8
- Has 204 hp more
- Has 280 Nm more
- Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
- Has 101 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 5 km (3 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 (W214) E 200
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Uses 1.6 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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