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190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) specs

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) Sedan

143 kW194 PS192 hp1989

petrol · Sedan · engine M102.991

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201)
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Power
143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp
Top speed
230 km/h
Length
4,448 mm
Displacement
2,463 cm³

Built 1989, the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution sedan develops 143 kW (194 PS) from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. In the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution, power goes to the rear wheels.

Of the 2 versions in the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) line-up, the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution is the entry version - the 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II (173 kW) delivers 21% more. On paper, it tops out at 230 km/h.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,448 mmLength 14 ft 7 in1,375 mm4 ft 6 inWheelbase 2,665 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inWidth 1,690 mmWidth 5 ft 7 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Engine codeM102.991
    FuelPetrol
    Displacement2,463 cm³ 2.5 l · 150 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power143 kW 194 PS · 192 hp
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed230 km/h 143 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,448 mm 175.1 in
    Width1,690 mm 66.5 in
    Height1,375 mm 54.1 in
    Wheelbase2,665 mm 104.9 in

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1989
    Generation190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) (1989–1990)

    Mercedes-Benz M102.991 engine Compare size All 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets

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