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1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 for sale

49,890

EUR

Neuss, Germany

  • Mileage 82,423 km
  • Gearbox Manual
  • First registration 1985-06

Overview about this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 for sale

The 190 E 2.3-16 is the W201 Mercedes built to go racing. Cosworth designed the sixteen-valve head for a rally programme that never happened, and Mercedes put the engine in a saloon instead: about 185 hp, a dogleg five-speed manual, a lowered and stiffened chassis, and the deep front air dam and boot spoiler that gave the car its shape. It is the ancestor of every AMG saloon that followed.

This one is a 1985 car showing 82,423 km, in silver metallic over black leather, with the electric sunroof, Behr air conditioning, heated front seats, the Becker Europa Kurier radio and the outside temperature display. The dealer states that it is in top condition, in second-owner hands, and a German-market car.

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 was first registered in 1985-06 and shows 82,423 km. It is powered by a Cosworth sixteen-valve 2.3-litre four engine. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Silver Metallic with a Black, Leather interior. It is a 4-seat car.

Equipment includes Central locking, Sports seats, 240 Outside temperature display, 254 Becker Europa Kurier cassette radio, 410 Electric sunroof, 442 Steering wheel airbag, 466 Central locking, 531 Automatic antenna, 812 Rear speakers, 873 Heated front seats, left and right, 876 Rear door contacts and a lamp above the rear screen.

The asking price is €49,890. The car is located in Neuss, Germany.

Technical Information

Vehicle

Body
Saloon

This unit

First registration
1985-06
Mileage
82,423 km
Exterior
Silver Metallic
Interior
Black, Leather
Location
Neuss, Germany

Powertrain

Engine
Cosworth sixteen-valve 2.3-litre four
Transmission
Manual

Chassis & equipment

Doors
4 or 5

Further details

Fuel type
Petrol
Engine capacity
2,299 cc
Power quoted by the dealer
136 kW
Power converted to metric horsepower
185 hp
Seats
4
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Equipment

Equipment 12

  • Central locking
  • Sports seats
  • 240 Outside temperature display
  • 254 Becker Europa Kurier cassette radio
  • 410 Electric sunroof
  • 442 Steering wheel airbag
  • 466 Central locking
  • 531 Automatic antenna
  • 586 Behr air conditioning with electric windows, driver and rear doors
  • 812 Rear speakers
  • 873 Heated front seats, left and right
  • 876 Rear door contacts and a lamp above the rear screen

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 in the European market

How this car sits against the other Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 advertised in Europe on 2026, and what to settle before a cross-border purchase.

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €49,890, it sits below the median of €149,500 for the 132 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 6% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread. See the listings

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Neuss, Germany. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €26,000 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €49,890, 92% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

82,423 km recorded, against a median of 11,103 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 1980 car in the United Kingdom at €50,304, and a 2011 car in Czechia at €49,419. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself. See the listings

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, and how does a purchase work?

AutoSL GmbH, a professional dealer in Neuss, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Neuss, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

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