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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 320 CEvsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989

320 CE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1993

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.8 s
Fastest top speed
240 km/h
149 mph Unrestricted
230 km/h
143 mph Restricted
Most powerful
220 hp
164 kW
Highest torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Best power-to-weight
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Best performance score
52/100
Best economy score
0/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

Lightest
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
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 practicality score
76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power	220hp164kW	190hp142kW
Torque	310Nm229lb-ft	260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight	1,490kg3,285lb	1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight	1,980kg4,365lb	1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated	230 km/h 143 mph
To 99% top speed	99.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated	72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.8s	7.9s
0-200 km/h	32.5s Calculated	30.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.4s Calculated	7.5s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK	12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK	6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile	15.6s Calculated	15.7s Calculated
Power-to-weight	148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated	142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated	194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	3,199cc195cu in	2,962cc181cu in
Length	4,655mm183in	4,740mm187in
Width	1,740mm69in	1,740mm69in
Height	1,394mm55in	1,451mm57in
Wheelbase	2,715mm107in	2,800mm110in
Front track	1,501mm59in	1,501mm59in
Rear track	1,491mm59in	1,485mm58in
Trunk volume	-	520L
Doors	2	4
Seats	4	5
Fuel tank	70L	70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CEMercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	5,500 rpm	3,750 rpm	5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	5,600 rpm	4,250 rpm	5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.4 s	7.5 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.8 s	7.9 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	32.5 s	30.5 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited	230 km/h 143 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.6 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	6.8 s	7.1 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.2 s	10.4 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.2 s	13.3 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.6 s	15.7 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	149 km/h 92 mph	153 km/h 95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	220 hp 164 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	310 Nm 229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	260 Nm 192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	1,490 kg 3,285 lb
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	1,340 kg 2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE	220 hp 164 kW	7.8 s	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW	7.9 s	230 km/h 143 mph