1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 250 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
