Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300 (Stage 3)

387 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300 (Stage 2)

335 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300 (Stage 1)

304 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    299 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    150 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,580kg3,483lb
1,580kg3,483lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
2,295kg5,060lb
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
+39 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+15 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.3s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph-11.3 s
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.7s-0.6 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.0s-6.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-4.7 s
Calculated
16.5s-3.1 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
150g/km
150g/km
150g/km
150g/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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
15.0 s
16.5 s
19.6 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
299 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
4.9 s
299 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.4 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.7 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 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 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 g/km
150 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 258 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 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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