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AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VvsMercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 300 CE-24

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

220 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1992
VS

Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989

300 CE-24

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1992

Comparison overview

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AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    309 Nm
    228 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
309Nm228lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,401mm173in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,716mm68in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,375mm54in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,438mm57in
1,491mm59in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
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Trunk volume
227L
-
Max trunk volume
907L
-
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 300 CE-24PowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24: 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 1989300 CE-246,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
35.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
265 Nm
195 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
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
1,480 kg
3,263 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 1989300 CE-24
232 km/h
144 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 300 CE-24: 1.7 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW
6.1 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 1989300 CE-24
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 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
753 km
468 mi
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Trunk score
227 L
8.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V
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

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 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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