Are the exterior dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz E260 and E300 the same?
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The exterior dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz E260 and E300 are not the same. Mercedes-Benz E260: The body dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz E260 sedan are 5021/1854/1487 mm. Mercedes-Benz E300: The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a length of 4868 mm has a wheelbase of 2874 mm (already 20 mm longer than the previous generation), which will reach 3014 mm if extended by 14 cm. The other differences between the Mercedes-Benz E260 and E300 are as follows: Different powertrains: The Mercedes-Benz E260 is equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine with a maximum power of 135 KW and a maximum torque of 280 N.m, supplemented by a 48V mild hybrid system; while the Mercedes-Benz E300 is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 190 KW and a maximum torque of 370 N.m. Of course, both are equipped with the 264920 2.0T engine. Configuration differences: As the entry-level model in the E-Class, the Mercedes-Benz E200 requires certain configurations to be optional, unlike the E300, which comes standard with them. For example: keyless entry for the entire vehicle, 360-degree panoramic imaging, and steering wheel memory function.
I recently switched to a Mercedes-Benz E260 and later drove my friend's E300. To be honest, there's absolutely no difference in their exterior dimensions! Both belong to the same generation of the E-Class, with a length around 4.9 meters, a width of about 1.85 meters, and even the wheelbase is identical. Side by side, they look like twins, with differences only in minor details like wheel designs or rear badges. Many people struggle over which one to choose, but the identical exteriors actually make it easier—the main difference lies in the powertrain. The E260 has a lower-power 2.0T engine, which is fuel-efficient and sufficient for daily driving, while the E300's higher-power version offers quicker acceleration. If you're buying based on looks, you can just pick either one without hesitation.
