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AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VvsMercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 320 CE

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

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AUDI S2 Coupe

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989

320 CE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993

Comparison overview

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AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.3s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
100.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,401mm173in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,716mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,375mm54in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,548mm100in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,491mm59in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
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Trunk volume
232L
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Max trunk volume
912L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CEPowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE5,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
32.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE and AUDI S2 Coupe 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 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
1,490 kg
3,285 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 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 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 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
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Trunk score
232 L
8.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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