What is the Mercedes-Benz 190?
The 190 is a compact four-door saloon that brought Mercedes-Benz into a smaller class of passenger cars. Its crisp, wedge-shaped design set it apart, while a specially developed rear suspension helped define its engineering. The W201 sat below the brand’s larger saloons and began the model line that later became the C-Class.
It suited drivers looking for a more compact Mercedes-Benz saloon for everyday use. The W201’s mix of a smaller footprint and traditional saloon practicality gave the marque a new place in the passenger-car range.
W201 generation and engines
The W201 appears in US figures from 1984 to 1993, with petrol and diesel engines from 2.0 L to 2.6 L. The 190 E used petrol injection, while the 190 D brought diesel power to the range. A 16-valve 190 E added a sportier version to the line.
In EU registration figures, a single 2.0 L diesel version appears in 2010. That entry is separate from the W201’s US model years.
How economical is the Mercedes-Benz 190?
In the United States, the best combined EPA rating is 30 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. EPA results use a different test method from European WLTP or NEDC figures, so the ratings are not directly interchangeable.
In EU registration figures, the listed 2.0 L diesel appears in 2010.
Where was the 190 sold?
US figures cover 1984 to 1993 and include petrol and diesel versions. The EU registration entry is for a 2.0 L diesel in 2010.
Questions and answers
What generation is the Mercedes-Benz 190?
The 190 is the W201 generation, shown in the US figures from 1984 to 1993.
What engines were available in the US?
The US range included petrol and diesel engines from 2.0 L to 2.6 L.
What is its best EPA fuel economy figure?
The best combined EPA rating listed is 30 MPG.