The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,200

€ 71,400

€ 52,200
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 BlueTEC is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
E 300 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
E 500
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
E 300 BlueTEC
E 500
W212
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
E 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.852
Engine Code
M 273.970


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
383 hp
E 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
E 500
Performance
E 300 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

E 500
▶ REPLAY
18.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
E 300 BlueTEC
18.23 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 300 BlueTEC
E 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
E 300 BlueTEC
43 mpg
21 mpg
E 500
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
667 mi
Range
452 mi
E 300 BlueTEC
667 mi
452 mi
E 500
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 300 BlueTEC
E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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