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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
+25 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+11 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+2 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-15.2 s
Calculated
60.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s-6.9 s
Calculated
17.3s-4.5 s
Calculated
19.2s-2.6 s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,923mm194in
4,923mm194in
4,923mm194in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
17.3 s
19.2 s
21.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.4 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.9 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.2 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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 (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 (W213)E 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
4,923 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
4,923 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
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
794 km
493 mi
794 km
493 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 211 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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