Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6vsTesla Model 3 P50 50 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 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Tesla Model 3

P50 50 kWh

261 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSedan2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    261 hp
    195 kW
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
258hp192kW
261hp195kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
-
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
60.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,987cc182cu 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
1,619mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-
CO2 emissions
144g/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 350d V6TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
21.9 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
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 350d V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
1,725 kg
3,803 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V65.9 s
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6: 0.1 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 350d V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 350d V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
209 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
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 350d V6TeslaModel 3P50 50 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
-
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 350d V6
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Tesla Model 3 P50 50 kWh

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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