Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,939mm116in
Ground clearance-
103mm4in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
1,660 kg
3,660 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 (W214)E 300
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 3006.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d6.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 0.1 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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300: 1.5 L/100 km.

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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
917 km
570 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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 (W214)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d 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 (W214)E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.2 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 (W214)E 300
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 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
917 km
570 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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