Comparison Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen NEW Beetle Convertible 1.9 TDI (101 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | W124 | Beetle |
| Generation: | W124 (facelift 1989) | NEW Beetle Convertible |
| Engine / modification: | 260 E (160 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 160 hp | 101 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 12.4 sec |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 26 / 103.940 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.19 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.91 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4081 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1724 mm |
| Height: | 1428 mm | 1502 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2509 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1487 mm |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Torsion |
| Max weight: | 1990 kg | 1740 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 |