Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 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 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

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

E 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
381hp284kW
408hp304kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,470kg5,445lb
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
42.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
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 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V85,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
14.2 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
600 Nm
443 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 450
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 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 4504.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V84.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 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 (W214)E 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8: 1.2 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 450
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 450
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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)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

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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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-Benz E-class (W214) E 450 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 450
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.5 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

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 450
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 500 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 (W214) E 450Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 500 V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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