1995 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | 190 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |