The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 59,000
![Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212-13.png)
€ 49,900
![Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 400 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
![Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212-13.png)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
![Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W212
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.820
Engine Code
OM 642.852
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
E 400
328 hp
228 hp
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
E 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
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E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
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E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
E 400
12.4 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
E 400
29 mpg
35 mpg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
452 mi
Range
731 mi
E 400
452 mi
731 mi
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
139.9 kWh
E 400
153.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 400
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data