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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16vsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16

204 hp2498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1988-1993
VS

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

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
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
2,962cc181cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,740mm187in
Width
1,706mm67in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,361mm54in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,665mm105in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,431mm56in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
410L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

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 W124 300 EPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 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-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
30.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 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-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16: 14 hp (10 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-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 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-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 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-BenzW124300 E
230 km/h
143 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-BenzW124300 E7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.4 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-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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