Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200vsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,962cc181cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,740mm187in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,800mm110in
Front track-
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
540L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
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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 W124 300 EPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
30.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E has 6 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 W124 300 E: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 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
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 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
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
230 km/h
143 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 2007.9 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 200Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
-
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 200
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 200

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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