1987 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1987 BMW 320 and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
