Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (1988 – 1993) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1990 – 1991): specs compared

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 235 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 10.0 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,340 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is 295 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 dates from 1988 – 1993, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG from 1990 – 1991.

Specification Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 1988 – 1993 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG 1990 – 1991
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1988 – 1993 1990 – 1991
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 250 hp 235 hp
Torque 310 Nm 245 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.9 s 7.0 s
Top speed 261 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.8 L/100 km 10.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,249 mm 4,544 mm
Width 1,651 mm 1,720 mm
Height 1,311 mm 1,326 mm
Wheelbase 2,271 mm 2,664 mm
Curb weight 1,450 kg 1,340 kg

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