Mercedes-Benz 190 E
(1982 - 1993)
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Normally, nobody in motorsport is interested in the runner-up. Especially not at a short show race without any championship reference somewhere in the German provinces. But when Mercedes-Benz gathers 20 motorsport celebrities at the Nürburgring, even the first loser is sure to attract attention. This article tells the story of the car in which Niki Lauda finished second in the inaugural race of the new Grand Prix circuit in 1984 - behind a young Brazilian who was barely known at the time.
In 2013, the Mercedes Benz 190 E 2.3-16, the sportiest version of the "Baby Benz", will be thirty years old. Reason enough to once again get behind the wheel of this niche model, which also caused a sensation in the German Touring Car Championship. This vehicle report tells the story of the sixteen-valve model of the W 201 series and shows it in extensive historical and current photo material.
From 1982 to 1993, Mercedes-Benz built the 190 model of the W201 series. With over 1.8 million units produced, the new compact class was a success. At the top end was the elegant 2.6-liter version, which was fitted with the in-line six-cylinder engine from the larger model series. The superior running culture almost transformed the "Baby Benz" into a luxury saloon. This vehicle report describes the driving impressions and history of the six-cylinder 190 variant and shows it in current and historical pictures.
In 1992, Mercedes-Benz won the German Touring Car Championship with the 190E 2.5-16 model. However, before this could happen, the company in Sindelfingen had to do a lot of fine-tuning and add two limited-production evolution models to the "normal" 2.5-16, which are now sought after by collectors and loved by sports drivers. This report goes into the history of the Evolution models and shows an Evo I in detail, including a sound sample and sales brochure.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 190 E
4-Door Sedan, 108 PS, 1797 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 122 PS, 1977 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 118 PS, 1977 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 122 PS, 1996 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 131 PS, 2298 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 184 PS, 2276 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 170 PS, 2276 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 194 PS, 2498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2597 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 194 PS, 2498 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 235 PS, 2463 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 108 PS, 1797 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 136 PS, 2298 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 136 PS, 2298 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 233 PS, 3206 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 89 PS, 1996 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 104 PS, 1977 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 190 E
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I 1989 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions Zoute Concours (October 10, 2025) |
190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I | 1989 | Sold | Broad Arrow Auctions Zoute Concours (October 10, 2025) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E (201) 1991 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 4, 2015) |
190 E (201) | 1991 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (April 4, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II (201) 1990 Not Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 20th August 2016 Cars (August 20, 2016) |
190 E 2.5-16 Evo II (201) | 1990 | Not Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 20th August 2016 Cars (August 20, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II (201) 1990 Sold Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2016 (November 12, 2016) |
190 E 2.5-16 Evo II (201) | 1990 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2016 (November 12, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 (201) 1985 Sold SWVA Poole Auction (July 29, 2016) |
190 E 2.3-16 (201) | 1985 | Sold | SWVA Poole Auction (July 29, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2,3L 16S Gr. A par Snobeck 1985 Not Sold Artcurial Le Mans Classic Versteigerung (July 2, 2022) |
190 E 2,3L 16S Gr. A par Snobeck | 1985 | Not Sold | Artcurial Le Mans Classic Versteigerung (July 2, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3 16V Cosworth Saloon 1986 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
190 E 2.3 16V Cosworth Saloon | 1986 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 (201) 1990 Sold SWVA Dorset Sale (April 29, 2016) |
190 E 2.5-16 (201) | 1990 | Sold | SWVA Dorset Sale (April 29, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E (201) 1991 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (July 15, 2015) |
190 E (201) | 1991 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (July 15, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8 (201) 1990 Sold SWVA Dorset Sale (October 28, 2016) |
190 E 1.8 (201) | 1990 | Sold | SWVA Dorset Sale (October 28, 2016) |
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