Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) (1982–1993)

The Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) was offered with 29 engine versions (20 gasoline, 9 diesel), from 72 to 235 hp, built 1982–1993.

Mercedes-Benz 190 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1982–1993
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length174.0 in (4,420 mm) – 178.9 in (4,543 mm)
Width66.1 in (1,678 mm) – 67.7 in (1,720 mm)
Height52.7 in (1,338 mm) – 52.8 in (1,342 mm)
Cargo volume14.5 cu ft (410 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 13.2 gal (50 l)

All Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.0 (90 hp)1982–1984Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)13.2 s109 mph (175 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 i (122 hp)1982–1993Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)10.9 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
D 2.0 (72 hp)1983–1989Gasoline72 hp (53 kW)19 s99 mph (160 km/h)
E 2.3-16 (185 hp)1984–1987Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)7.8 s144 mph (232 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 D (91 hp)1985–1993Diesel91 hp (67 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)15.1 s108 mph (174 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 D (91 hp) Automatic1985–1993Diesel91 hp (67 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)16.1 s106 mph (170 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 2.0 (113 hp)1985Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)
E 2.0 (116 hp)1985–1986Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)
E 2.0 (118 hp)1985–1993Gasoline118 hp (87 kW)118 mph (190 km/h)
E 2.3-16 (170 hp)1985–1987Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
E 2.3-16 (177 hp)1985–1988Gasoline177 hp (130 kW)
2.0 (105 hp)1986–1988Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)122 lb-ft (165 Nm)12.4 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 CAT (102 hp)1986–1988Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)12.8 s114 mph (183 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.3 i (136 hp)1986–1993Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.6 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.6 i (160 hp)1986–1993Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)9.2 s132 mph (212 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 2.6 (166 hp)1986–1989Gasoline166 hp (122 kW)7 s134 mph (215 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 TD (126 hp)1988–1993Diesel126 hp (93 kW)170 lb-ft (231 Nm)11.5 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 TD (126 hp) Automatic1988–1993Diesel126 hp (93 kW)170 lb-ft (231 Nm)11.5 s119 mph (192 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
D 2.5 Turbo (122 hp)1988–1993Diesel122 hp (90 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)11.5 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 2.3 (132 hp)1988–1991Gasoline132 hp (97 kW)146 lb-ft (198 Nm)10.3 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E 2.5-16 (204 hp)1988–1993Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)7.5 s146 mph (235 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 D (75 hp)1989–1991Diesel75 hp (55 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)17.9 s99 mph (160 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.0 D (75 hp) Automatic1989–1991Diesel75 hp (55 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)18.6 s97 mph (156 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 D (94 hp)1989–1993Diesel94 hp (69 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)15.1 s108 mph (174 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 D (94 hp) Automatic1989–1993Diesel94 hp (69 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)16.1 s106 mph (170 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
2.5 i 16V (195 hp)1989–1993Gasoline195 hp (143 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)7.7 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
E Evolution II 2.5 (235 hp)1989–1990Gasoline235 hp (173 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)7.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.8i (109 hp)1990–1993Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)12.3 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
1.8i (109 hp) Automatic1990–1993Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)111 lb-ft (150 Nm)13 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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