Peugeot 205 (1984 – 1985) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1984 – 1988): specs compared
The Peugeot 205 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.5 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. The Peugeot 205 is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 724 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1984 – 1985
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1984 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1985 | 1984 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 170 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 220 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 7.5 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 216 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.6 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 1,260 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
More comparisons
Peugeot 205 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTEPeugeot 205 vs TVR "Wedge Series"Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Ford ThunderbirdMercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Mazda RX-7Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Renault 25Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Mitsubishi StarionMercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Citroën CXMercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG vs Nissan 300 ZX