MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (1986 - 1993)

CAR MODEL:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (1986 - 1993)

TYPE:
4-Door Saloon.

SIZE:
4419x1676

RELIABILITY:
Hugely reliable but look for corrected unmodified models with history far preferable.

VERDICT:µµµµm

HISTORY:
JAN 1991 190E 1.8 (113 bhp), 2.0 (122 bhp), 2.5 16 valve (204 bhp), 190D 2.0 (75 bhp) and 2.5 (94 bhp) 4-door Saloons available with power assisted steering, injection engines and central locking. Specifications; 190E 1.8 5 speed manual (optional 4-speed automatic) as above plus electric mirrors and tinted glass; 2.0 5 speed manual (optional 4-speed automatic) with wood trim, electric windows and sunroof.

COMMENTS:
Old design but still benefits form solid construction: The badge appears to old owners and youngsters alike, the latter tending to drape their cars in dreadful body kits and stadium sized stereo systems! More affordable now but high specification models have best.

P e r f o r m a n c e D e t a i l s

Engine	BHP	MPG	Fuel	Ins	Service	0-60	Top Speed
1.8i/4	109-113	32	4-Star/UL	12	6000 Miles	12.9 Secs	114 m.p.h
2.0i/4	122	33	4-Star/UL	13	6000 Miles	9.9 Secs	121 m.p.h
2.5i 16v/4	204	29	4-Star/UL	17	6000 Miles	7.7 Secs	146 m.p.h
2.6i/6	160	26	4-Star/UL	15	6000 Miles	8.3 Secs	130 m.p.h
2.0D/4	75	41	Diesel	12	6000 Miles	17.1 Secs	99 m.p.h
2.5D/5	94	39	Diesel	13	6000 Miles	14.2 Secs	108 m.p.h