The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,500
€ 71,400
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the E 300 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
E 300
E 500
58
73
81.5
57.9
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
113.1
192.1
113.1
191.7
192.1 in
Length
191.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
E 300
E 500
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.99 %
General
E 300
E 500
W212
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
E 300
E 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.952
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
E 300
249 hp
383 hp
E 500
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
E 300
251 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
E 500
Performance
E 300
E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
E 500
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
E 300
15.32 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 300
E 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
E 300
35 mpg
21 mpg
E 500
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
539 mi
Range
452 mi
E 300
539 mi
452 mi
E 500
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
E 300
128.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 300
E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
