Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400dvsTesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 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 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
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Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400dTeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
340hp254kW
325hp242kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,609kg3,547lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
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Estimated range
1,375km854mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,925cc178cu 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
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,619mm64in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
157g/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 400dTeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d has 15 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d: 15 hp (11 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
1,609 kg
3,547 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 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 400d4.9 s
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d and Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 68.3 kWh: 0.7 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 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400d
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
TeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 400dTeslaModel 3Standard Range 68.3 kWh
Power
340 hp
254 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,375 km
854 mi
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CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400d
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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