E250 CGI BlueEFFCIENCY	E300 Elegance
Engine and performance [2]
Cylinder arrangement/number	L4	V6
Displacement (cc)	1796	2996
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm)	150 [204]/5500	170 [231]/6000
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	310/2000–4300	300/2500-5000
Compression ratio	9.3 : 1	11.3:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	7.8	7.4
Top speed (km/h)	238	247
Power transmission
Drive system	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Transmissions	5-speed automatic transmission	7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios	4.99/2.82/1.78/1.25/1.00/0.82/R1 4.54	4.99/2.82/1.78/1.25/1.00/0.82/R1 4.54
Automatic transmission ratios	3.95/2.42/1.49/1.00/0.83/-/-/R1 3.15/R2 1.93	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio	3.27	3.27
Fuel and consumption [3]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	59/8	80/9
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	10.3-10.6	13.1-13.1
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	6.1-6.4	6.7-7.0
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	7.6-8.0	9.1-9.3
CO2 emissions combined (g/km)	179-187	212-217
Cd value	0.26	0.27
Emission class	EU5	EU5
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle	3-link	3-link
Rear axle	Multi-link independent suspension	Mulit-link independent suspension
Suspension, front/rear	Coil spring, Double-tube gas pressure with SDD/Coil spring, Single-tube gas pressure with SDD	Coil spring, Double-tube gas pressure with SDD/Coil spring, Single-tube gas pressure with SDD
Front tyres/wheels	225/55 R 16	225/55 R 16
Rear tyres/wheels	205/55 R 16	225/55 R 16
Steering	Hydraulic rack & pinion steering	hydraulic speed-dependent rack-and-pinion steering system
Front brakes	Discs, internally ventilated	Discs, internally ventilated
Rear brakes	Discs, solid	Discs, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [4]	1650/535	1735/525
Perm. GVW (kg)	2185	2260
Maximum roof load (kg)	100	100
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	540	540
Turning circle (m)	11.25	11.25
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	750/1900	750/2000