Insideline Track Test of the 2011 W212 E350 Bluetec

Diesel performance is something we think is going to gain significant ground over the next few years. With an ever increasing focus on efficiency and going "green" we think the American public will embrace diesels like never before. In the European market, diesels already account for the majority of the sales for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. These motors are slow to make their way over but cars like the E350 Bluetec show that diesels have come a long way. The Benz diesel is not quite as quick as the competition but still a great offering. Results below:

Specifications:
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Seven-speed automatic
Engine Type: Turbocharged, diesel V6
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 2,987/182
Redline (rpm): 4,200
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 210 @ 3,800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 400 @ 1,600-2,400
Brake Type (front): 12.7-inch drilled rotors with single-piston floating calipers
Brake Type (rear): 11.8-inch rotors with single-piston floating calipers
Steering System: Hydraulic-assist speed-sensitive power steering
Suspension Type (front): Independent, coil spring, stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multilink, coil spring, stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 245/45R17 95H
Tire Size (rear): 245/45R17 95H
Tire Brand: Bridgestone
Tire Model: Turanza EL400-02
Tire Type: All-season
Wheel size: 17-by-8 inches front and rear
Wheel material (front/rear): Alloy
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 4,251


Test Results:

Acceleration
0-30 (sec): 2.7 (3.2 t/c on)
0-45 (sec): 4.8 (5.3 t/c on)
0-60 (sec): 7.5 (8.0 t/c on
0-75 (sec): 10.9 ( 11.4 t/c on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 15.4 @ 89.7 (15.8 @ 89.5 t/c on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 7.2 (7.6 t/c on)

Braking
30-0 (ft): 30
60-0 (ft): 125

Handling:
Slalom (mph): 64.3 (62.1 t/c on)
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.83 (0.82 t/c on)
Db @ Idle: 44.5
Db @ Full Throttle: 67.6
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 65.7