2006 BMW 118 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 190 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |