Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989
500 E V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1990-1992
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E 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 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988
E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp2463 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1989-1990
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.1 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful320 hp239 kW
- Highest torque470 Nm347 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight187 hp/t140 kW/t5.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score66/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score71/100
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
- Lightest1,340 kg2,954 lb
- Lowest city consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | Mercedes-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 | 63.1s99% 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 | 18.7s Calculated | 21.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8s Calculated | 6.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK | 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 |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in | 2,463cc150cu in |
| Length | 4,750mm187in | 4,543mm179in |
| Width | 1,796mm71in | 1,720mm68in |
| Height | 1,410mm56in | 1,342mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,800mm110in | 2,665mm105in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in | 1,474mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in | 1,453mm57in |
| Trunk volume | 520L | 410L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 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 W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIPowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II | 7,200 rpm | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | Mercedes-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 | 18.7 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 | 174 km/h 108 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II | 235 hp 175 kW |
Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E 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 W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 85 hp (63 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 6.1 s |
| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II | 7.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 |
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| Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 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 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E 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 110 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
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
- Is 370 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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