Car comparison

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
204hp152kW
197hp147kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,679kg3,702lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,414kg5,322lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
694km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,939mm116in
Rear track-
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

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

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 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 (W214)E 260
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
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 (W214)E 260
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
1,679 kg
3,702 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 260
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
232 km/h
144 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 2607.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2007.6 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 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
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 260 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: 1.0 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 (W214)E 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 260
1,065 km
661 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
694 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
197 hp
147 kW
7.6 s
232 km/h
144 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 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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

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 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-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 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 260
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 (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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,679 kg
3,702 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
694 km
432 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 260Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Is 181 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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