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Mercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 320 CEvsNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

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
VS

Nissan 200 SX (S14)

2.0 i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1993-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE

  • 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 overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CENissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
100.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,655mm183in
4,560mm180in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
307L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CENissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE5,500 rpm3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CENissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
31.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE has 20 hp more than Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
1,350 kg
2,976 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 1989320 CE
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE has more power, Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 0.3 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 1989320 CE
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE
220 hp
164 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 1989320 CE
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Nissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CENissan200 SX (S14)2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,560 mm
179.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
739 km
459 mi
Trunk score
-
307 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleNissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 200 SX (S14) 2.0 i 16V Turbo

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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