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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W 201)

The W 201 compact saloon and its collector 16-valve versions, including the 2.3-16 and the two Evolution editions.

What to check before buying

Check the data card and type code, then establish the 16-valve engine, market specification, and any subsequent engine or body changes.

The early 190 E 2.3-16 is factory type 201.034. Ask for evidence of the original specification before comparing it with a 2.5-16 or an Evolution car.

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Factory specification and chronology

Public introduction
1982
Production
1982–1993
Factory purpose
Road
Body styles
Saloon

Mercedes-Benz launched the 190 and 190 E in 1982. The production span covers the W 201 series. The selected 16-valve versions shown here had their own production periods.

Alternative names

Also recorded as Baby Benz, W201.

Documented variants

Details shown here apply to the named factory configuration.
VariantProductionBody styleCoachbuilderWheelbaseFactory specificationDocumented examples
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIEvo II, Evo 21990Saloon———
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-161984–1988Saloon——W 201 E 23/2, type 201.034
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-161988–1993Saloon———
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 EvolutionEvo I, Evolution I1989Saloon———

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