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Mercedes 190E 2.5 16V
| Make: | Mercedes Benz | Model: | 190E 2.5 16V | |||
| Body Style: | Saloon | Engine: | 2498cc | |||
| Year: | 1988 | Band: | 2 | |||
| Seating: | 4 | Transmission: | Manual |
In the late eighties the Mercedes 190E 2.5 16V would have cost you the princely sum of £30,000 pounds, which is quite remarkable if you consider you could have bought six new Ford Fiestas for the same price! However, for your money you received a remarkable motorcar. With 200 bhp, 146 mph top speed and a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds the Cosworth powered 190 rivalled the legendary Audi Quattro, BMW E30 M3 in performance and easily bettered them with its load carrying capabilities.
On the road the car looks purposeful yet more refined than it's flair arched rivals. With a high revving four cylinder engine, sharp handling and dogleg gearbox this sports saloon was (and is) capable of carrying a family and luggage across a continent in comfort and style.
