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Old 12-08-2015, 10:45 PM
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Here's all the information we need to determine who is faster.

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Originally Posted by MB_FanAddict View Post
1984-1985 190D 2.2
5-speed manual 0-100km/h (0-62.1 mph) 18.4 sec top speed 97 mph
4-speed automatic 0-100km/h (0-62.1 mph) 19.1 sec top speed 94 mph

1980-1983 240D
4-speed manual 0-100km/h (0-62.1 mph) 22 sec top speed 89 mph
4-speed automatic 0-100km/h (0-62.1 mph) 24.7 sec top speed 86 mph
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The 240D weighs about 3250 curb weight with 67 bhp 97 lb/ft of torque and a 3.69 differential.

The 190D 2.2 weighs 2700 lbs with 72 bhp 96 ft/lbs and a 3.42 differential.

On paper, it certainly looks like the 190D would be faster, quicker, and more economical.
The 190D 2.2 5 speed manual will always have a quicker 0-60 time than any 240D 4 speed with any diff combo
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