E-Class E 350 vs 230i Coupe

Mercedes-Benz · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

E-Class E 350

Beats the 230i Coupe by 0.19s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the E-Class E 350 beats the 230i Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.19 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the E-Class E 350 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.7s

5.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

400 Nm

Price

$49,000

$39,900

Simulated race times

Distance

E-Class E 350

230i Coupe

100 m

6.192s

6.290s

1/8 mile

9.129s

9.267s

1/4 mile

13.669s

13.860s

1 km

24.293s

24.574s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 230i Coupe is $39,900 vs $49,000 for the E-Class E 350 — a $9,100 gap. 0–100 km/h: E-Class E 350 is 0.20s quicker (5.7s vs 5.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the E-Class E 350 or the 230i Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the E-Class E 350 is faster, beating the 230i Coupe by 0.19 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the E-Class E 350 vs the 230i Coupe?

The E-Class E 350 hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the 230i Coupe does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The E-Class E 350 produces 255 hp; the 230i Coupe produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The E-Class E 350 tops out at 250 km/h, and the 230i Coupe reaches 250 km/h.

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