Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E V8vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989

500 E V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1990-1992
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) · Facelift 1997

AMG C 43 V8

306 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,516mm178in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,723mm68in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,387mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,509mm59in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
520L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
62L
CO2 emissions-
280g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V85,850 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,100 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8 and Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V86.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V86.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)Facelift 1997AMG C 43 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,516 mm
177.8 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Range score
-
530 km
329 mi
CO2 score
-
280 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W202) Facelift 1997 AMG C 43 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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