The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 68,600
€ 54,200
€ 68,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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 500 is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
E 500
E 300
57.9
73
81.5
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
113.1
191.7
113.1
192.1
191.7 in
Length
192.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
E 500
E 300
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %
General
E 500
E 300
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 500
E 300
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.971
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
E 500
383 hp
249 hp
E 300
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
E 500
391 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
E 300
Performance
E 500
E 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
E 300
▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
E 500
10.53 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
E 500
E 300
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
E 500
22 mpg
32 mpg
E 300
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
460 mi
Range
495 mi
E 500
460 mi
495 mi
E 300
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
140.2 kWh
E 500
204.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
E 500
E 300
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
