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Comparison Tests

2001 Entry Level Luxury Sport Sedans Comparison Test
Performance Testing
By Liz Kim
Date Posted 07-03-2001

Performance Testing
Performance Testing 0-to-60 mph acceleration, sec. Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. Quarter-mile speed, mph
Acura TL Type-S 6.6 15.1 93.6
BMW 330i 6.7 15.1 93.6
Cadillac Catera Sport 8.3 16.3 83.3
Infiniti I30t 8 16.1 87
Lexus IS 300 7.5 15.7 89.4
Lincoln LS V8 7.2 15.5 90.9
Mazda Millenia S 9.1 16.8 85
Mercedes-Benz C320 7 15.4 90.1
Volvo S60 7.2 15.5 92.4

Performance Testing 0-to-60 mph acceleration, sec. Quarter-mile acceleration, sec.
Acura TL Type-S 6.6 15.1
BMW 330i 6.7 15.1
Cadillac Catera Sport 8.3 16.3
Infiniti I30t 8 16.1
Lexus IS 300 7.5 15.7
Lincoln LS V8 7.2 15.5
Mazda Millenia S 9.1 16.8
Mercedes-Benz C320 7 15.4
Volvo S60 7.2 15.5