Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300evsTesla Model 3 55 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 300e

211 hp1991 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Tesla Model 3

55 kWh

204 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300eTeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
211hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,625kg5,787lb
-
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
64.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.7L/100 km135.2mpg US162.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
3,448km2,143mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
-
Length
4,923mm194in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,616mm64in
-
Rear track
1,619mm64in
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
-
CO2 emissions
46g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300eTeslaModel 355 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
211 hp
157 kW
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e has 7 hp more than Tesla Model 3 55 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 55 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e: 7 hp (5 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
TeslaModel 355 kWh
1,685 kg
3,715 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 300e
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 355 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e5.7 s
TeslaModel 355 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 300e and Tesla Model 3 55 kWh: 0.2 s.

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 300e
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
TeslaModel 355 kWh
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
211 hp
157 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 355 kWh
204 hp
152 kW
5.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
TeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 300eTeslaModel 355 kWh
Power
211 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
1.7 L/100 km
135.2 mpg US
162.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
3,448 km
2,143 mi
-
CO2 score
46 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 (W213) E 300e
Consumption1.7 L/100 km135.2 mpg US162.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi4.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used261 L69 US gal57 UK gal
Annual fuel cost456.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest

Tesla Model 3 55 kWh

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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