Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 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
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
388hp289kW
258hp192kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,450kg5,401lb
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
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,868mm192in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,961mm117in
Front track
1,585mm62in
-
Rear track
1,604mm63in
-
Trunk volume
532L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
162g/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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
19.4 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 has 130 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 130 hp (97 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
400 Nm
295 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 V8
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
1,895 kg
4,178 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 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
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)E 500 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3006.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 1.1 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 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 4.0 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 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 V8
714 km
444 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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)E 500 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 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 V8
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-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 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 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
Power
388 hp
289 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Length
4,868 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
-
162 g/km
Trunk score
532 L
18.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 85 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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