Porsche 911 Coupe (G)
3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
Car comparison
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATvsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989
300 CE-24
220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1992
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed250 km/h155 mph Unrestricted240 km/h149 mph Restricted
- Highest torque265 Nm195 lb-ft
- Lightest1,210 kg2,668 lb
- Best power-to-weight179 hp/t134 kW/t5.6 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Best overall score55/100
- Best performance score57/100
- Best economy score0/100
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Lowest city consumption14.7 L/100 km16.0 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
- Best practicality score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 217hp162kW | 220hp164kW |
| Torque | 265Nm195lb-ft | 265Nm195lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,210kg2,668lb | 1,480kg3,263lb |
| Gross weight | 1,530kg3,373lb | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated | 97.4s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.1s Calculated | 35.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton Calculated | 179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,164cc193cu in | 2,960cc181cu in |
| Length | 4,291mm169in | 4,655mm183in |
| Width | 1,652mm65in | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,320mm52in | 1,394mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,272mm89in | 2,715mm107in |
| Front track | 1,372mm54in | 1,501mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,405mm55in | 1,491mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 70L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATMercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24PowerTorque
- Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 5,900 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 | 6,400 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.1 s | 35.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.3 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 | 220 hp 164 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24 has 3 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24: 3 hp (2 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 265 Nm 195 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 1,210 kg 2,668 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 6.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 | 7.8 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24 has more power, Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24: 1.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | 217 hp 162 kW | 6.3 s | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 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.
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| Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT |
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| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989300 CE-24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 217 hp 162 kW | 220 hp 164 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,210 kg 2,668 lb | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Power-to-weight score | 179 hp/t 134 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 149 hp/t 111 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT
- Is 270 kg lighter
- Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 300 CE-24
- Has 3 hp more
Pros
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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