Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon vs Toyota Mirai

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E-Class Saloon compared with Mirai
Mercedes-BenzE-Class SaloonToyotaMirai
Overview
Released2023May 2021
Performance
PowertrainMild hybrid, Plug-in hybridHydrogen fuel cell
Power194–308 bhp (better)180 bhp
0–62 mph6.4–7.6 s (better)9.2 s
Top speed146–149 mph (better)108 mph
Engine or motorsE 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; E 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; E 300 e and E 300 de: the same engines plus a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figuresHydrogen fuel cell electric: polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (FCB130, 330 cells), 172 bhp (174 DIN hp, 128 kW); rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 180 bhp (182 DIN hp, 134 kW); lithium-ion buffer battery, 84 cells, 310.8 V, 4.0 Ah
Torque320 Nm (E 200), 440 Nm (E 220 d), 550 Nm system (E 300 e), 700 Nm system (E 300 de)300 Nm
Gearbox9G-TRONIC 9-speed automaticSingle-speed reduction gear (11.691:1)
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive (0–62 mph in 9.2 s on the Toyota UK site; 9.0 s in Toyota's November 2024 press specifications)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)65–67 miles400 miles (better)
Battery19.53 kWh–
Fastest charging55 kW–
Economy (WLTP)43.5–176.6 mpg–
Range detailWLTP electric range 67 miles (E 300 e) or 65 miles (E 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 71 milesUp to 400 miles on a full 5.6 kg (142.2-litre) load of hydrogen in three tanks
ChargingPlug-in hybrids: 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2 hours); DC up to 55 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes)Refuels with hydrogen in about five minutes; no plug-in charging
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (E 200), 58.9 mpg (E 220 d), 134.6 mpg (E 300 e), 176.6 mpg (E 300 de); plug-in hybrids 14.7 kWh/100 kmWLTP combined: 0.79 kg hydrogen/100 km (19-inch wheels), 0.89 kg/100 km (20-inch wheels)
CO2 emissions148 g/km (E 200), 126 g/km (E 220 d), 48 g/km (E 300 e) and 40 g/km (E 300 de) weighted0 g/km CO2; water only
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot540 litres (better)321 litres
Length4,949 mm4,975 mm
Width1,904 mm1,885 mm
WeightFrom 1,873 kgFrom 1,900 kg
Boot540 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 370 litres (plug-in hybrids)321 litres (VDA)
Towing2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbrakedNot permitted
Size4,949 mm long, 1,904 mm wide without mirrors (2,065 mm with), 1,468 mm high (1,480 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,873 kg (E 200) to 2,273 kg (E 300 de); 66-litre fuel tank (50 litres plug-in hybrids)4,975 mm long, 1,885 mm wide, 1,470 mm high (1,480 mm with the Design Premium Pack); 2,920 mm wheelbase; 150 mm ground clearance; 5.8 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.29; kerb weight 1,900–1,950 kg
Tech and safety
InfotainmentMBUX with optional MBUX Superscreen (passenger display with selfie and video camera)12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 8-inch driver's information display; 14-speaker JBL Premium Sound System
Driver assistanceDriving Assistance Package Plus availableLatest Toyota Safety Sense as standard; Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake

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