1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 21.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
