Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260vsVolga C50 2.0T

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

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present
VS

Volga C50

2.0T

200 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • 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
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volga C50 2.0T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Highest torque
    325 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260VolgaC502.0T
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
325Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,043kg4,504lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,953mm195in
4,825mm190in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,800mm110in
Front track-
1,618mm64in
Rear track-
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
49L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260Volga C50 2.0TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: Power / Torque
  • Volga C50 2.0T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2605,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
VolgaC502.0T4,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260VolgaC502.0T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
28.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
VolgaC502.0T
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 has 4 hp more than Volga C50 2.0T.

The biggest power difference is between Volga C50 2.0T and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolgaC502.0T
325 Nm
240 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 260
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
VolgaC502.0T
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 (W214)E 260
234 km/h
145 mph
VolgaC502.0T
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 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 (W214)E 2607.6 s
VolgaC502.0T7.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 has more power, Volga C50 2.0T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volga C50 2.0T and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260: 0.5 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolgaC502.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260 and Volga C50 2.0T: 1.0 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 260
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolgaC502.0T
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 260
1,065 km
661 mi
VolgaC502.0T
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolgaC502.0T
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 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 (W214)E 260
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
VolgaC502.0T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,825 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,469 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 260
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
VolgaC502.0T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volga C50 2.0T 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolgaC502.0T
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolgaC502.0T
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 260VolgaC502.0T
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
325 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,825 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
681 km
423 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260Volga C50 2.0T
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 260

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 384 km (239 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volga C50 2.0T

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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