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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020 E 400dvsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) · Facelift 2020

E 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 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
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
330hp246kW
325hp242kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
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
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
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Length
4,935mm194in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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CO2 emissions
168g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400dTesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5,525 rpm325-5,200 rpm5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 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
14.9 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
12.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d has 5 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 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)Facelift 2020E 400d4.9 s
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020E 400d
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 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)Facelift 2020E 400d
Power
330 hp
246 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 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
649 L
22.9 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)Facelift 2020E 400dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
330 hp
246 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 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
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,935 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
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CO2 score
168 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) Facelift 2020 E 400d

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm 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
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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