Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 300 (Stage 3)

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

E 300 (Stage 2)

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

E 300 (Stage 1)

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

E 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
Power
387hp289kW+129 hp
335hp250kW+77 hp
304hp227kW+46 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,450kg5,401lb
2,450kg5,401lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
+31 km/h
281 km/h
175 mph
+16 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+7 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-12.7 s
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
59.3s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.4 s
5.4s-1.0 s
5.7s-0.6 s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.2s-6.1 s
Calculated
15.2s-4.1 s
Calculated
16.8s-2.6 s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,949mm195in
4,949mm195in
4,949mm195in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,469mm58in
1,469mm58in
1,469mm58in
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
CO2 emissions
162g/km
162g/km
162g/km
162g/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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp5,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
15.2 s
16.8 s
19.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp has 129 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp: 129 hp (96 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hp and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
387 hp
289 kW
4.9 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
335 hp
250 kW
5.4 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
5.7 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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 (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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 (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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 (W214)E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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

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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 300 (Stage 3)387 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 2)335 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300 (Stage 1)304 hpMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 300258 hp
Power
387 hp
289 kW
335 hp
250 kW
304 hp
227 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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
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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 g/km
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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 300 (Stage 3) 387 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 2) 335 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 1) 304 hpMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 258 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 300 (Stage 3) 387 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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