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Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 320 TEvsAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

320 TE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1993
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TEAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220hp164kW
193hp144kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
816km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,797mm189in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,489mm59in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,497mm59in
1,524mm60in
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume-
1,310L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TEAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE5,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TEAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
34.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
220 hp
164 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE has 27 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V and Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE8.0 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE and AUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
220 hp
164 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
8.2 s
226 km/h
140 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
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TEAUDIA6 Avant (4A/C4)2.8 V6 30V
Power
220 hp
164 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,797 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
-
816 km
507 mi
Trunk score
-
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4A/C4) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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