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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 300 CE-24vsMercedes-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

300 CE-24

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1992
VS

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
220hp164kW
190hp142kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
97.4s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu 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 300 CE-24Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-246,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
220 hp
164 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24 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 300 CE-24: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
265 Nm
195 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
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
1,480 kg
3,263 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
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-247.8 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24 and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 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-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
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
220 hp
164 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
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
Trunk score
-
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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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