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

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 W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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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
Best overall score
61/100
Best performance score
56/100
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
Model	Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power	235hp175kW	190hp142kW
Torque	245Nm181lb-ft	260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight	1,340kg2,954lb	1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight	1,840kg4,057lb	1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	230 km/h 143 mph
To 99% top speed	69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.1s	7.9s
0-200 km/h	21.7s Calculated	30.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.8s Calculated	7.5s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK	12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK	6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.9s Calculated	15.7s Calculated
Power-to-weight	175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated	142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton Calculated	194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	2,463cc150cu in	2,962cc181cu in
Length	4,543mm179in	4,740mm187in
Width	1,720mm68in	1,740mm69in
Height	1,342mm53in	1,451mm57in
Wheelbase	2,665mm105in	2,800mm110in
Front track	1,474mm58in	1,501mm59in
Rear track	1,453mm57in	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 2.5-16 Evolution IIMercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque

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-BenzW124300 E	5,600 rpm	4,250 rpm	5,850 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-BenzW124300 E
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.8 s	7.5 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.1 s	7.9 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	21.7 s	30.5 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited	230 km/h 143 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.8 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	6.9 s	7.1 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.0 s	10.4 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.7 s	13.3 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.9 s	15.7 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	166 km/h 103 mph	153 km/h 95 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-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II has 45 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 Evolution II: 45 hp (34 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-BenzW124300 E	260 Nm 192 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-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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II	7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.8 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-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
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-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW	7.9 s	230 km/h 143 mph