190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) specs
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 II Sedan
173 kW235 PS232 hp245 Nm1990
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- Power
- 173 kW 235 PS · 232 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm 181 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
- Length
- 4,448 mm
The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II produces 173 kW (235 PS) and 245 Nm of torque from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan. The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II has rear-wheel drive.
No other version of the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) matches its output among 2 versions - that is 21% more than the entry 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (143 kW). The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is also the fastest flat out (249 km/h).
190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) 2.5 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201): 173 kW (235 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 249 km/h
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Engine
| Engine code | M102.992 |
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| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,463 cm³ 2.5 l · 150 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 173 kW 235 PS · 232 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm 181 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h 155 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,448 mm 175.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,690 mm 66.5 in |
| Height | 1,375 mm 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm 104.9 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1990 |
| Generation | 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution (W201) (1989–1990) |
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