1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Mellow Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.
Ranked at #8, the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD races 0-60 mph in 17.1 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.
It falls behind the #6 ranked 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280E by 5.7 seconds and the #7 ranked 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL by 5.6 seconds.
Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, you would LOSE by 5.6 seconds!
If you are thinking about going head to head with another Mercedes-Benz, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1981.
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