Opel Calibra (1989 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1990 – 1991): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 235 hp against 204 hp. The Opel Calibra is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. The Opel Calibra uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 10.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,185 kg against 1,340 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 53 mm longer than the Opel Calibra.
| Specification |
Opel
Calibra
1989 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1990 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1997 | 1990 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 235 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,185 – 1,380 kg | 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.