Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI 2017

Head-to-head 1/4 mile and performance comparison

MetricMercedes-Benz C43 AMGVolkswagen Golf 7 GTIWinner
1/4 Mile14.20s14.10sGolf 7 GTI
0-60 MPH5.70s6.20sC43 AMG
0-100 KM/H5.90s6.40sC43 AMG
Trap Speed155 km/h158 km/hGolf 7 GTI
Horsepower302 HP230 HPC43 AMG
Torque410 Nm350 NmC43 AMG
Weight1620 kg1380 kgGolf 7 GTI
DrivetrainRWDFWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
C43 AMG
14.2s
Golf 7 GTI
14.1s
0-60 MPHLower is better
C43 AMG
5.7s
Golf 7 GTI
6.2s
HorsepowerHigher is better
C43 AMG
302 HP
Golf 7 GTI
230 HP

Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI 2017 wins this drag race with a 14.10s quarter mile, beating the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 1998 by 0.1 seconds.

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