430I Coupe vs Benz E-Class E 350
BMW · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Benz E-Class E 350
Beats the 430I Coupe by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Benz E-Class E 350 beats the 430I Coupe by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Benz E-Class E 350 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
255 hp
255 hp
0–100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$48,000
$49,000
Simulated race times
Distance
430I Coupe
Benz E-Class E 350
100 m
6.241s
6.192s
1/8 mile
9.198s
9.129s
1/4 mile
13.765s
13.669s
1 km
24.434s
24.293s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 430I Coupe is $48,000 vs $49,000 for the Benz E-Class E 350 — a $1,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 430I Coupe or the Benz E-Class E 350?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Benz E-Class E 350 is faster, beating the 430I Coupe by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 430I Coupe vs the Benz E-Class E 350?
The 430I Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the Benz E-Class E 350 does it in 5.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 430I Coupe produces 255 hp; the Benz E-Class E 350 produces 255 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 430I Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz E-Class E 350 reaches 250 km/h.
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