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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIvsMaserati Royale 4.9 V8

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

Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993

Comparison overview

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Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

Quickest 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Most powerful
280 hp
209 kW
Highest torque
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Largest trunk
600 L
Best overall score
65/100
Best performance score
58/100
Best practicality score
79/100

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
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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power	235hp175kW	280hp209kW
Torque	245Nm181lb-ft	392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight	1,340kg2,954lb	1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight	1,840kg4,057lb	-
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.1s	6.5s
0-200 km/h	21.7s Calculated	22.4s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.8s Calculated	6.2s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK	20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK	18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.9s Calculated	14.5s Calculated
Power-to-weight	175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated	141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton Calculated	197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	2,463cc150cu in	4,930cc301cu in
Length	4,543mm179in	4,910mm193in
Width	1,720mm68in	1,890mm74in
Height	1,342mm53in	1,385mm55in
Wheelbase	2,665mm105in	2,800mm110in
Front track	1,474mm58in	1,525mm60in
Rear track	1,453mm57in	1,525mm60in
Trunk volume	410L	600L
Doors	4	4
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	70L	100L

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 IIMaserati Royale 4.9 V8PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	7,200 rpm	5,000-6,000 rpm	7,450 rpm
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	5,600 rpm	3,000 rpm	5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.8 s	6.2 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.1 s	6.5 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	21.7 s	22.4 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.8 s	2.5 s
330 ft 101 m	6.9 s	6.5 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.0 s	9.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.7 s	12.3 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.9 s	14.5 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	166 km/h 103 mph	165 km/h 102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	235 hp 175 kW
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	280 hp 209 kW

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II and Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	245 Nm 181 lb-ft
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	392 Nm 289 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	1,340 kg 2,954 lb
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	1,990 kg 4,387 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	7.1 s
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	175 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8	280 hp 209 kW	6.5 s	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph