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Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EvsMercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT

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

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Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985
VS

Mercedes-Benz A124

300 CE-24 CAT

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
190hp142kW
220hp164kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
116.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,962cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,491mm59in
Trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
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.

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EMercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CATPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT6,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
42.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW

Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
1,710 kg
3,770 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-BenzW124300 E
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT8.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has more power, Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 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-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
190 hp
142 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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