2004 BMW 116 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 14 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 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, both vehicles can yield 153 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 116 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 116 | 190 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |