Porsche 944 Cabrio
3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991
Car comparison
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATvsMercedes-Benz C124 · Facelift 1989 320 CE
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
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.1 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph
- Lightest1,465 kg3,230 lb
- Lowest city consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score0/100
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Highest torque310 Nm229 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight148 hp/t110 kW/t6.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score52/100
- Best practicality score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 211hp157kW | 220hp164kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 310Nm229lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,465kg3,230lb | 1,490kg3,285lb |
| Gross weight | 1,710kg3,770lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 89.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 99.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 29.4s Calculated | 32.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated | 208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,990cc182cu in | 3,199cc195cu in |
| Length | 4,230mm167in | 4,655mm183in |
| Width | 1,735mm68in | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,275mm50in | 1,394mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400mm94in | 2,715mm107in |
| Front track | - | 1,501mm59in |
| Rear track | - | 1,491mm59in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 70L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATMercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CEPowerTorque
- Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 5,800 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 5,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.7 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 29.4 s | 32.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 10.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 153 km/h 95 mph | 149 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 211 hp 157 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 220 hp 164 kW |
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE has 9 hp more than Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 9 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 7.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 7.8 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE has more power, Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT and Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE: 0.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 144 hp/t 107 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | 211 hp 157 kW | 7.1 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | 220 hp 164 kW | 7.8 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT |
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| Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT | Mercedes-BenzC124Facelift 1989320 CE | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 211 hp 157 kW | 220 hp 164 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Power-to-weight score | 144 hp/t 107 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
Mercedes-Benz C124 Facelift 1989 320 CE
- Has 9 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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