1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 19 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. Both 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 50 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 200 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 21.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
