Car comparison

Lexus GS I 300vsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16

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

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Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    275 Nm
    203 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS I300Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
208hp155kW
204hp152kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,965mm195in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,706mm67in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,361mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,431mm56in
Trunk volume
404L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS I 300Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-166,750 rpm5,000-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS I300Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW

Lexus GS I 300 has 4 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 Lexus GS I 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I3008.8 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-167.5 s

Although Lexus GS I 300 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 Lexus GS I 300: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS I300Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
208 hp
155 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
762 km
473 mi
-
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS I 300
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS I 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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