Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16 Evolution II

235 hp2463 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1989-1990

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 BlueTEC V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6

Highest torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Lowest city consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Lowest highway consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Largest trunk
490 L
Best overall score
65/100
Best performance score
60/100
Best economy score
93/100
Best practicality score
75/100

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

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.1 s
Fastest top speed
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Most powerful
235 hp
175 kW
Lightest
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Best power-to-weight
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
Power	235hp175kW	231hp172kW
Torque	245Nm181lb-ft	540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight	1,340kg2,954lb	1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight	1,840kg4,057lb	2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.1s	7.1s
0-200 km/h	21.7s Calculated	22.7s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.8s Calculated	6.8s Calculated
Fuel consumption	-	5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK	6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK	4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.9s Calculated	15.0s Calculated
Power-to-weight	175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated	131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton Calculated	305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	-	1,113km692mi Calculated
Displacement	2,463cc150cu in	2,987cc182cu in
Length	4,543mm179in	4,879mm192in
Width	1,720mm68in	1,854mm73in
Height	1,342mm53in	1,474mm58in
Wheelbase	2,665mm105in	2,874mm113in
Front track	1,474mm58in	1,598mm63in
Rear track	1,453mm57in	1,614mm64in
Trunk volume	410L	490L
Doors	4	4
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	70L	59L

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 2.5-16 Evolution IIMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	7,200 rpm	5,000-6,000 rpm	7,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	3,800 rpm	1,600-2,400 rpm	4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.8 s	6.8 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.1 s	7.1 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	21.7 s	22.7 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.8 s	2.7 s
330 ft 101 m	6.9 s	6.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.0 s	10.0 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.7 s	12.7 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.9 s	15.0 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	166 km/h 103 mph	163 km/h 101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	235 hp 175 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	231 hp 172 kW

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	245 Nm 181 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	540 Nm 398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	1,340 kg 2,954 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	1,770 kg 3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	7.1 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	175 hp/t 131 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	131 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6	231 hp 172 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Power	235 hp 175 kW
0-100 km/h	7.1 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

Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6

Power	231 hp 172 kW
0-100 km/h	7.1 s
Top speed Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	490 L 17.3 cu ft
Length	4,879 mm 192.1 in
Height	1,474 mm 58.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 BlueTEC V6

Power

235 hp

175 kW

231 hp

172 kW

Torque

245 Nm

181 lb-ft

540 Nm

398 lb-ft

Acceleration

7.1 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

260 km/h162 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Unrestricted

260 km/h162 mph

Restricted

250 km/h155 mph

Lightness

1,340 kg

2,954 lb

1,770 kg

3,902 lb

Fuel consumption

5.3 L/100 km

44.4 mpg US

53.3 mpg UK

Practicality

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

Doors/seats	4 doors 5 seats
Trunk	490 L 17.3 cu ft
Length	4,879 mm 192.1 in
Height	1,474 mm 58.0 in

Range score

1,113 km

692 mi

Trunk score

410 L

14.5 cu ft

490 L

17.3 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

175 hp/t

131 kW/t

5.7 kg/hp

131 hp/t

97 kW/t

7.7 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 BlueTEC V6
Consumption	5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,391 LC/year