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AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VvsMercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 320 TE

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

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AUDI S2 Avant

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate1992-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

320 TE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1993

Comparison overview

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AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,489mm59in
Wheelbase
2,597mm102in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,448mm57in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,474mm58in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
370L
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Max trunk volume
1,200L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TEPowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE5,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
32.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE and AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V and Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE: 1.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
220 hp
164 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
AUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS2 Avant2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
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Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleAUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 Avant 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 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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