While the Mercedes 180 Kompressor is fitted with the same sized engine as the Mercedes 200 Kompressor, they both produce different power outputs. They are designed with a 1,796 cubic-centimeter displacement and 3.23-inch by 3.35-inch bore and stroke, according to Ultimate Specs. Each valve on this four-cylinder, in-line engine features four valves for a total of 16 valves in the whole engine. The 180 Kompressor model offers 162 ft-lbs. torque at 2,500 rotations per minute (rpm) while the 200 offers 177 ft-lbs. at 3,000 rpm. Torque indicates how much force would be needed to rotate an object.
Both the 180 Kompressor and the 200 Kompressor were designed to the same exterior dimensions. The wheelbase on these vehicles is 106.9 inches. The wheelbase of any vehicle is the distance from the center of the vehicle's front wheel to the center of its rear axle. According to Ultimate Specs, these Kompressors are 178.2 inches long from bumper to bumper and 68 inches across at their widest points. From ground level to the top of the roof on these vehicles measures 56.1 inches.
These Kompressors are designed with a six-speed manual transmission, front vented disc brakes and rear disc brakes. Both Kompressor models have a curb weight (weight of a vehicle plus all necessary fluids; no passengers) of 3,273.9 pounds. In general, the 200 model Mercedes is faster then the 180 Mercedes. The 180 Kompressor offers a top speed of 138 miles per hour (mph) and can speed to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in around 9.7 seconds. 200 Kompressors offer top speeds of 145 mph and speed to 62 mph in around 9.3 seconds. Compression ratios also differ between these models. While the compression ratio on the 180 Kompressor is 10.0:1, it is 9.3:1 on the 200 Kompressor. These vehicles were originally fitted with a 16.4-gallon fuel tank.