Car comparison

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6vsMercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo RZ

3.0 i V6

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1993
VS

Mercedes-Benz A124

300 CE-24 CAT

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1993

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
95.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
116.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
120L
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Max trunk volume
390L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CATPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT6,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
42.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW

Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V67.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT8.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has more power, Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
-
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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