Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)

E 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16 Evolution II

235 hp2463 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1989-1990

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
320hp239kW
235hp175kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
2,463cc150cu in
Length
4,750mm187in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,342mm53in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,453mm57in
Trunk volume
485L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7,200 rpm5,000-6,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp
175 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 has 85 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 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
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-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W124)E 500 V86.1 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 1.0 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 (W124)E 500 V8
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 (W124)E 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
320 hp
239 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
Range score
692 km
430 mi
-
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 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 E-class (W124) E 500 V8

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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