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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
Power
408hp304kW
388hp289kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,375kg5,236lb
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
47.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
532L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
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
14.6 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
12.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
1,755 kg
3,869 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)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp: 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp: 2.3 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)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
899 km
559 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
388 hp
289 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
Power
388 hp
289 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
1,447 mm
57.0 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)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp 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)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hp
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8408 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8388 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 388 hp
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 408 hp

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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