1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 545 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 640 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 200 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 21.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
