Porsche 911 Carrera (1997 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 58 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1997 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 306 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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