MercedesThe Mercedes 190 190 (W201, pre-facelift) was offered from 1983 – 1988 as a medium-sedan. This generation spans 4 variants, with power ranging from 164 to 182 hp.
Performance Pick
Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16
182 hp · 0-60 in 7.3s · 29.8 mpg
medium-sedan
Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed134 – 143 mph
0-60 mph7.3 – 8.2 s
Power164 – 182 hp
Economy27 – 30 mpg
Weight2,690 – 2,778 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
Variants (4)
Medium SedanGasolineMercedes1983–1985
190
E 2.5-16
$70,000 – $75,000
182
hp
5
seats
29.8
mpg
Medium SedanGasolineMercedes1985–1987
190
E 2.3-16
$70,000 – $75,000
175
hp
5
seats
28.6
mpg
Medium SedanGasolineMercedes1985–1988
190
E 2.3-16 (Cat)
$69,000 – $72,000
168
hp
5
seats
27.1
mpg
Medium SedanGasolineMercedes1986–1988
190
E 2.6
$50,000 – $53,000
164
hp
5
seats
27.6
mpg