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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
Power
367hp274kW
388hp289kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
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
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,868mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
532L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 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
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 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 (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
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 (W214)E 450d
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
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 (W214)E 450d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 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 (W214)E 450d4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V85.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 0.4 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 (W214)E 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8: 4.6 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 (W214)E 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
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 (W214)E 450d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
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 (W214)E 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
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

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 (W214)E 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d 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 (W214)E 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
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 (W214)E 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)E 500 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 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
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
532 L
18.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 V8
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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