Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200vsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214)

E 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,515kg5,545lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
4,949mm195in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,706mm67in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,361mm54in
Wheelbase
2,961mm117in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,431mm56in
Trunk volume
540L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 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
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
320 Nm
236 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
1,815 kg
4,001 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
236 km/h
147 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 2007.6 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-167.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
236 km/h
147 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W214)E 200Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,949 mm
194.8 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
846 km
526 mi
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W214) E 200

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 515 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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