Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16vsMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993
VS

Mercedes-Benz W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg 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
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,706mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,361mm54in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
82L

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 2.5-16Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
36.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: 4 hp (3 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.5 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
9.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
-
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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