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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 450

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

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

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450

  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
408hp304kW
367hp274kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,600kg5,732lb
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
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
795km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,935mm194in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,604mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

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 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 4505,500-6,100 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
15.0 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
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 41 hp (31 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 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
500 Nm
369 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 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
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 (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
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 V84.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 4505.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450: 0.2 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 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 1.3 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 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 V8
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
795 km
494 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 V8
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.0 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 V8
Power
408 hp
304 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
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 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)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.0 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 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 450
Power
408 hp
304 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
795 km
494 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 450
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 km (24 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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