Mercedes-Benz 190 W201
The Mercedes-Benz 190 W201 (1984–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the United States.
Model codes: W201 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,420–4,448 mm |
| Width | – | 1,678–1,690 mm |
| Height | – | 1,375–1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,665 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,080–1,340 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Boot space | – | 385 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | 311–340 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,379–2,407 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 55 L |
| Performance | ||
| Torque | – | 123–305 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, fr, es, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
94 complaints for model years 1984–1993. 16 crashes · 6 fires · 24 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 23 versions of the Mercedes-Benz 190 W201
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United States 23 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1993(FFS) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 263–291 g/km |
| 1985–1993(FFS) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 263–307 g/km |
| 1988–1993(FFS) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1987–1993(FFS) | 2.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 1991(FFS) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1991(GUZZLER), EMS | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1989(NO-CAT) | 2.5 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 234 g/km |
| 1986–1988(16-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986–1988(MPFI) (NO-CAT) · (NO-CAT) | 2.5 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 226 g/km |
| 1987(NO-CAT) | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 226 g/km |
| 1987(DSL,TRBO) (NO-CAT) | 2.5 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 243 g/km |
| 1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986(FFS) (MPFI) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1986(16-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI) | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1986(MPFI) (NO-CAT) | 2.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 226 g/km |
| 1985 | 2.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 234 g/km |
| 1985 | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 211 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 2.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 218 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model | 2.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 226 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | – | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 211 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | – | 30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 211 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | – | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.