Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16

The first production 16-valve W 201, type 201.034.

What to check before buying

Original factory specification
Check the chassis type, the M 102 engine number, and the original market and catalyst specification.

The archive records 185 PS for the early ECE specification. Later and catalysed cars are listed with different ratings.

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Factory specification

Production
1984–1988
Specification
W 201 E 23/2, type 201.034

Pre-series production started in September 1983. Standard production ran from September 1984 to June 1988.