Mercedes-Benz 190 1. Generation facelift E Kat., 118 PS, 4-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive (1988–1991)
- Power
- 118 PS (87 kW)
- Engine codes
- 102962
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
- Production years
- 1988–1991
- Running cost per month
- –
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €7,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Mercedes-Benz 190 W201 (1982-1993): known problems and buying guide
A long-lived classic if the jacking points, wheel arches and rear window frame are sound. Check rust before anything else.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body rust | All cars; worst at the jacking points, arches and rear window frame | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Lift the car. Probe the jacking points, the rear window frame and the boot floor with a sharp metal stick. Bad result: soft metal, fresh filler or bubbling paint. Ask whether the rust was cut out and welded, or only covered.
Running costs
| Operational | – |
|---|---|
| Workshop | – |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €105 |
| Total per month | – |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | – |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 51
- 25th percentile
- €4,950
- Median price
- €7,000
- 75th percentile
- €9,990
- Median mileage
- 177,000 km
- Median first registration
- 1989
- Dealer share
- 23.5%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | – | – |
| 1991 | 3 | – | – |
| 1990 | 18 | €6,990 | 167,000 km |
| 1989 | 23 | €6,990 | 189,500 km |
| 1988 | 6 | €7,900 | 115,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 51 | €7,000 | €4,950 – €9,990 | 177,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 51 | €7,000 | €4,950 – €9,990 | 177,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 1 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Kat. Automatik | 118 PS | 1988–1991 | – |