Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200vsTesla Model 3 55 kWh

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Tesla Model 3

55 kWh

204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
197hp147kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,679kg3,702lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,414kg5,322lb
-
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
-
Length
4,923mm194in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,875mm113in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
-
Trunk volume
540L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200TeslaModel 355 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
23.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
167 km/h
104 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh 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 Tesla Model 3 55 kWh: 7 hp (5 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
1,679 kg
3,702 lb
TeslaModel 355 kWh
1,685 kg
3,715 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
232 km/h
144 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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 2007.6 s
TeslaModel 355 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: 1.7 s.

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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
TeslaModel 355 kWh
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

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
7.6 s
232 km/h
144 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 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/h7.6 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
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
197 hp
147 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
7.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,679 kg
3,702 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
694 km
432 mi
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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