The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 73,900

€ 52,500

€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the E 500 and the E 300 BlueTEC are absolutely identical. Both are 192.1 inches long, 73 inches wide and 58 inches tall.
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
58
73
81.5
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58 in
Height
58 in
113.1
192.1
113.1
192.1
192.1 in
Length
192.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
W212
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.922
Engine Code
OM 642.852


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
E 500
402 hp
228 hp
E 300 BlueTEC
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
E 500
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

E 300 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
E 500
10.72 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
E 500
25 mpg
46 mpg
E 300 BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
529 mi
Range
719 mi
E 500
529 mi
719 mi
E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
104.9 kWh
E 500
178.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 500
E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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