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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECvsMercedes-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 S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,489km925mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,706mm67in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,361mm54in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,431mm56in
Trunk volume
510L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-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
27.6 s
26.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 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
155 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 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 S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
1,489 km
925 mi
-
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 100 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 640 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 52 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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