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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIvsAUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16 Evolution II

235 hp2463 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1989-1990
VS

AUDI S2

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan1992-1995

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution IIAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
235hp175kW
230hp172kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,463cc150cu in
2,226cc136cu in
Length
4,543mm179in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,342mm53in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,597mm102in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,448mm57in
Rear track
1,453mm57in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance-
101mm4in
Trunk volume
410L
430L
Max trunk volume-
712L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIAUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7,200 rpm5,000-6,000 rpm7,450 rpm
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution IIAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp
175 kW
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II has 5 hp more than AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7.1 s
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V6.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II has more power, AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp
175 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
AUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution IIAUDIS22.2i Turbo 20V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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