Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)
E 300
258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300vsTesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Tesla Model 3
P50 50 kWh
261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,580 kg3,483 lb
- Best power-to-weight163 hp/t122 kW/t6.1 kg/hp
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best overall score66/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Most powerful261 hp195 kW
- Best performance score63/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258hp192kW | 261hp195kW |
| Torque | 370Nm273lb-ft | - |
| Curb weight | 1,580kg3,483lb | 1,610kg3,549lb |
| Gross weight | 2,295kg5,060lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 63.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.6s Calculated | 21.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s Calculated | 13.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated | - |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | - |
| Length | 4,923mm194in | 4,694mm185in |
| Width | 1,852mm73in | 1,933mm76in |
| Height | 1,468mm58in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,939mm116in | 2,875mm113in |
| Front track | - | 1,580mm62in |
| Rear track | - | 1,580mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 540L | 425L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | - |
| CO2 emissions | 150g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.6 s | 21.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 11.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 13.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 106 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | 258 hp 192 kW |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | 261 hp 195 kW |
Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 and Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh: 3 hp (2 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | 1,610 kg 3,549 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | 6.3 s |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | 5.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | 163 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | 258 hp 192 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | 261 hp 195 kW | 5.8 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300 | TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 258 hp 192 kW | 261 hp 195 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 225 km/h140 mph Restricted 209 km/h130 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | 1,610 kg 3,549 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,000 km 621 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 150 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | 425 L 15.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 163 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300
- Is 30 kg lighter
- Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 115 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh
- Has 3 hp more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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