1996 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 6 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 223 kg more 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 525 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
