Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photos

1982 — 1993 · sedan

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201), black, interior — photo 61360

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992 Interior view of a racing cockpit from the driver's side, showing an integrated roll cage with protective padding, a suede-wrapped steering wheel with coiled cord, a carbon-fiber instrument panel featuring a large tachometer, and stripped lightweight door cards.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201), sedan, black, front three-quarter view — photo 61359

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992 A racing touring sedan in black and silver sponsor livery with competition number 4 speeding through a corner on an asphalt race track, casting sparks from beneath the chassis.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201), sedan, black, rear three-quarter view — photo 61358

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992 A touring race sedan in a black and silver livery with sponsor decals and race number 3, equipped with a massive rear wing, flared wheel arches, and motorsport wheels, shown from a rear three-quarter angle on an open asphalt surface.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61357

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61356

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61355

190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM (W201) 1992

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61354

190E 3.2 (W201) 1992-93

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61353

190E 3.2 (W201) 1992-93

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61352

190E 3.2 (W201) 1992-93

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61351

190E 3.2 (W201) 1992-93

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61350

190E 3.2 (W201) 1992-93

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61259

190E (1988-1993)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61258

190E (1988-1993)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61257

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190E (1988-1993)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61256

190E (1988-1993)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61255

190D 2.5 Turbo (1988-1993)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61254

190E 2.3-16 DTM (1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61253

190E 2.6 (1986-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61252

190D 2.5 (1985-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61251

2.3-16 Nardo 1983

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61250

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61248

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61246

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61244

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61242

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61240

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61238

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61236

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61234

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class I (W201) photo 61232

190E 2.3-16 (1984-1988)

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About this generation

First generation compact executive sedan Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201), produced from 1982 to 1993 as the iconic predecessor of the C-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz W201, marketed commercially as the 190 series, was launched in November 1982 as the brand's first compact executive sedan, quickly gaining global fame as the 'Baby-Benz'. Designed under the aesthetic guidance of Bruno Sacco, the W201 introduced a timeless wedge-shaped aerodynamic silhouette boasting a drag coefficient of 0.33. The model set new automotive engineering benchmarks by introducing a patented multi-link independent rear suspension setup (Raumlenkerachse), which delivered unparalleled cornering stability, ride compliance, and crash protection for its era.

Engine choices encompassed M102 inline-four gasoline engines (1.8L to 2.3L), the smooth M103 2.6-liter inline-six, and exceptionally durable OM601/OM602 diesel variants (190 D). Motorsport prestige was established by the high-performance 190 E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 homologation specials equipped with Cosworth 16-valve cylinder heads, which spawned the legendary Evolution I and Evolution II DTM championship race cars. Transmissions included four- or five-speed manual gearboxes and a four-speed automatic. A 1988 mid-cycle update introduced protective body-side cladding ('Sacco planks') and refined interior ergonomics before production ended in 1993.

Specifications

4420 mm174.0 in

Length

1678 mm66.1 in

Width

1390 mm54.7 in

Height

2665 mm104.9 in

Wheelbase

410 l14.5 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

190

89hp(66 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 12.4 s

1982–1984

Torque: 158 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.921
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

89hp(66 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 12.4 s

1982–1984

Torque: 158 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.921
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

89hp(66 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 13.0 s

1982–1984

Torque: 158 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.921
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

101hp(75 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 11.5 s

1988–1990

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

101hp(75 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 11.5 s

1988–1990

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 183 km/h (114 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

101hp(75 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 12.0 s

1988–1990

Torque: 160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed: 178 km/h (111 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1150 kg (2535 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

103hp(77 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.9 s

1984–1988

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

103hp(77 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.9 s

1984–1988

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190

103hp(77 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 11.4 s

1984–1988

Torque: 165 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.924
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 1.8

107hp(80 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 12.3 s

1990–1993

Torque: 154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.910
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 1.8

107hp(80 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 12.3 s

1990–1993

Torque: 154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.910
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 1.8

107hp(80 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 12.8 s

1990–1993

Torque: 154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.910
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.0

117hp(87 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.5 s

1988–1991

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1996 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.0

117hp(87 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.5 s

1988–1991

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1996 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.0

117hp(87 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.9 s

1988–1991

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1996 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E

121hp(90 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.5 s

1982–1988

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E

121hp(90 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.5 s

1982–1988

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E

121hp(90 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 11.0 s

1982–1988

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1120 kg (2469 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.0

121hp(90 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.5 s

1991–1993

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1996 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.0

121hp(90 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.9 s

1991–1993

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1996 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.962
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1200 kg (2646 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3

130hp(97 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.3 s

1991–1993

Torque: 198 Nm (146 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2298 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.985
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3

130hp(97 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s

1991–1993

Torque: 198 Nm (146 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 2298 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.985
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1240 kg (2734 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3

134hp(100 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.3 s

1985–1991

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 2298 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.985
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3

134hp(100 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s

1985–1991

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 2298 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.985
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1200 kg (2646 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 E 2.6

158hp(118 kW)

2.6 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.9 s

1986–1992

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2597 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.6

158hp(118 kW)

2.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s

1986–1992

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2597 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.6

164hp(122 kW)

2.6 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.2 s

1986–1988

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2597 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.6

164hp(122 kW)

2.6 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.7 s

1986–1988

Torque: 228 Nm (168 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2597 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3-16

168hp(125 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.2 s

1985–1988

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2299 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3-16

168hp(125 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.0 s

1985–1988

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 2299 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3-16

182hp(136 kW)

2.3 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.5 s

1984–1988

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2299 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.3-16

182hp(136 kW)

2.3 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s

1985–1988

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2299 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16

192hp(143 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.7 s

1988–1993

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2498 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.990
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16

192hp(143 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.0 s

1988–1993

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2498 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.990
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1330 kg (2932 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16

201hp(150 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.7 s

1988–1993

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 2498 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.990
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16

201hp(150 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.9 s

1988–1993

Torque: 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2498 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.990
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1320 kg (2910 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16 Evolution

201hp(150 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.7 s

1989–1989

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 2463 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.991
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1320 kg (2910 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 3.2 AMG

231hp(172 kW)

3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.7 s

1992–1993

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 3206 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1330 kg (2932 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 3.2 AMG

231hp(172 kW)

3.2 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.6 s

1992–1993

Torque: 305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed: 243 km/h (151 mph)
Displacement: 3206 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M 103.983
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

232hp(173 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.1 s

1990–1990

Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2463 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M 102.992
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1340 kg (2954 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

Diesel

190 D

71hp(53 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 18.1 s

1983–1989

Torque: 123 Nm (91 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D

71hp(53 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 18.1 s

1983–1989

Torque: 123 Nm (91 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D

71hp(53 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 18.4 s

1983–1989

Torque: 123 Nm (91 lb-ft)
Top speed: 155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.2

72hp(54 kW)

2.2 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 17.9 s

1983–1985

Torque: 130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 2199 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.921
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.2

72hp(54 kW)

2.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 18.4 s

1983–1985

Torque: 130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Top speed: 155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement: 2199 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.921
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1200 kg (2646 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D

74hp(55 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed manual RWD 0–100 17.9 s

1989–1993

Torque: 126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D

74hp(55 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 17.9 s

1989–1993

Torque: 126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D

74hp(55 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 18.4 s

1989–1993

Torque: 126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed: 155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM 601.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5

89hp(66 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 15.1 s

1985–1989

Torque: 154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1210 kg (2668 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5

89hp(66 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 15.4 s

1985–1989

Torque: 154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1230 kg (2712 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5

93hp(69 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 14.8 s

1989–1993

Torque: 158 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5

93hp(69 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 15.1 s

1989–1993

Torque: 158 Nm (117 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.911
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5 Turbo

121hp(90 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 11.1 s

1987–1989

Torque: 225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.961
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5 Turbo

121hp(90 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 11.5 s

1987–1989

Torque: 225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
Top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.961
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1290 kg (2844 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5 Turbo

125hp(93 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.9 s

1989–1993

Torque: 231 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.961
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

190 D 2.5 Turbo

125hp(93 kW)

2.5 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 11.2 s

1989–1993

Torque: 231 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement: 2497 cc
Cylinders: 5
Engine: OM 602.961
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 55 l (14.5 gal US)

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