2001 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 2,925 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 480 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, 2001 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2001 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | 190 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |