Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16vsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

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

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
204hp152kW
223hp166kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,706mm67in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,361mm54in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
410L
507L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

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 2.5-16Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-166,750 rpm5,000-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
33.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 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
204 hp
152 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 19 hp (14 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
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 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
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 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
235 km/h
146 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 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 2.5-167.5 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.9 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 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
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 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
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
204 hp
152 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,361 mm
53.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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