VW Golf V6 4Motion vs Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | VW Golf V6 4Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 2.8 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 204 / 201 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1481 / 3265 | 1419 / 3128 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 133 / 131 | 144 / 142 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 230K Sports Coupe | VW Golf V6 4Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:23.40 | 1:22.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 230K Sports Coupe | VW Golf V6 4Motion |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.7 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.0 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.4 s | 18.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.9 s | 33.9 s |
| 1000 m | 29.1 s | 27.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 6.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.0 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.9 s | 26.7 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.4 s | 6.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.2 s @ 76.4 mph | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 27.0 s @ 114.3 mph | 26.2 s @ 115.6 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | VW Golf V6 4Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 62.0 kph (38.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | VW Golf V6 4Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf V6 4Motion is the fastest by a small margin.
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