Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450dvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Lightest
    1,905 kg
    4,200 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,375 km
    854 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
Power
367hp274kW
340hp254kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Gross weight
2,675kg5,897lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,375km854mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,989cc182cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
157g/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 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d3,600-4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
700 Nm
516 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 450d
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,905 kg
4,200 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 450d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 450d4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: 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 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d: 1.8 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 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 450d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,375 km
854 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450d
367 hp
274 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d 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 450d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 450d
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 450dMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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-
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,375 km
854 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 450dMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 450d

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 375 km (233 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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