Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1984 – 1988) vs Nissan 300 ZX (1984 – 1989): specs compared
The Nissan 300 ZX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 228 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 230 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,390 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1984 – 1988
|
Nissan
300 ZX
1984 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1988 | 1984 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 185 hp | 170 – 228 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 235 Nm | 236 – 334 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 8.5 s | 7.1 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 230 km/h | 211 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 9.7 L/100 km | 10.4 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,664 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,270 kg | 1,390 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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