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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260 (Stage 3)

306 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260 (Stage 1)

241 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260 (Stage 2)

265 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 260

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+38 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+26 km/h
Calculated
258 km/h
160 mph
+24 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-8.6 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph+0.8 s
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.7 s
6.9s-0.8 s
6.5s-1.1 s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-10.6 s
Calculated
21.6s-6.4 s
Calculated
20.3s-7.7 s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,961mm117in
2,961mm117in
2,961mm117in
Trunk volume
540L
540L
540L
540L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp5,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.5 s
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
21.6 s
20.3 s
28.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
258 km/h
160 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.7 s
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.9 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 s
258 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 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 260 (Stage 3)306 hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
241 hp
180 kW
265 hp
198 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.9 s
6.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 204 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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