BMW 2800 CS (1968 – 1971) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1969 – 1977): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 170 hp. The BMW 2800 CS has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 198 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,360 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
2800 CS
1968 – 1971
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1969 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1971 | 1969 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 130 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 200 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 10.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 198 – 204 km/h | 180 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,686 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,377 mm | 1,394 – 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,350 kg | 1,360 – 1,508 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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