2009 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 120 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | 200 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 21.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |