Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,629 kg
    3,591 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
197hp147kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,629kg3,591lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,364kg5,212lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,961mm117in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
-
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2005,500 rpm1,650-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2605,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
28.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
1,629 kg
3,591 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
1,860 kg
4,101 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 (W213)E 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
234 km/h
145 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 (W213)E 2007.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2607.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 0.1 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 (W213)E 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 (W213)E 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
769 km
478 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
1,065 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 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 (W213)E 200
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 (W213)E 200
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
Power
197 hp
147 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,629 kg
3,591 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W213) E 200Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Is 231 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 295 km (183 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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