1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 DTM for sale

€330,000

Excluding VAT. 7% VAT applies and is reclaimable.

Pleidelsheim, Germany

Gearbox
Manual
Power
300 HP

1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 DTM for Sale in Germany

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 DTM for sale in Germany is a Group A touring car built by AMG on the sixteen-valve 190 E for the German championship, with its original AMG chassis identity and a season of DTM entries behind it.

This used Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 DTM is finished in White. Its petrol engine produces 300 hp and is paired with a manual transmission. The compact saloon body sits on wide slicks under flared arches, with the road car's glasshouse intact above a stripped, caged interior and a single bucket seat.

The 190 E 2.3-16 DTM is where the modern partnership of Mercedes and AMG in touring car racing begins, before the Evolution cars and the works programme that followed. It is sought by owners who want a period DTM car with a verifiable identity for historic touring car grids.

The dealer highlights DTM 1988 season participant, Original AMG chassis number, Driven by Thomas von Löwis, Fully restored by Mercedes-Benz Gstaad, Verifiable restoration costs of €100,000, Group A regulations and Extensive racing history.

Technical Information

This unit

Model year
1988
Location
Pleidelsheim, Germany

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual

Further details

Power quoted by the dealer
300 HP
Fuel type
Petrol
Body style
Saloon
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Black Fabric
Price basis
VAT deductible
Price including 7% VAT
EUR 353,100

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 7

  • Entered in the 1988 DTM season
  • Original AMG chassis number
  • Driven by Thomas von Löwis
  • Fully restored by Mercedes-Benz Gstaad
  • Verifiable restoration costs of 100,000 euros
  • Built to Group A regulations
  • Extensive racing history

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

FAQ

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

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

At €330,000, it sits above the median of €134,370 for the 524 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 87% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

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

The car is located in Pleidelsheim, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT deductible. 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.

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

a car in Germany at €330,000, and a car in Germany at €325,499. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

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

Mechatronik GmbH, a professional dealer in Pleidelsheim, 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 DTM be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Pleidelsheim, 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, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 DTM still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Mechatronik GmbH before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in Germany?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

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