Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16vsHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

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

Honda Legend II (KA7)

3.2i 24V

205 hp3206 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Highest torque
    293 Nm
    216 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    427 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
204hp152kW
205hp153kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
293Nm216lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
3,206cc196cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,706mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,361mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
410L
427L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L

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 2.5-16Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
  • Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V5,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
33.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
94 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V has 1 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 Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 1 hp (1 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
293 Nm
216 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
1,550 kg
3,417 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V8.1 s

Although Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V 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 Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: 0.6 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW
8.1 s
223 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
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
204 hp
152 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
-
630 km
391 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Has 17 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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