Mazda RX-7 (1985 – 1992) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1984 – 1988): specs compared
Both offer around 185 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.2 s. The Mazda RX-7 is the lighter car, from 1,223 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 254 mm longer than the Mazda RX-7.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-7
1985 – 1992
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1984 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1992 | 1984 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 – 185 hp | 170 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 183 – 245 Nm | 220 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 7.5 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 230 km/h | 216 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.6 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm | 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,428 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,223 kg | 1,260 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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