Mercedes-Benz 190

1982 to 1993 · Sedan

Over the past 12 months, 35 have sold publicly at a median of $12,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $27,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,200 to $420,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$27,400

High confidence · $5K to $32K

15.4% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $12,250
Sales · 12 mo: 35

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Sold$7,657 · Car & Classic · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Car & Classic

$7,657 · 139,000 mi · silver

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29 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $12kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 sales with photographs

Sold $31,750

1984 · Signal Red (568) · 136,000 mi

Oct 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $28,000

1986 · Blue-Black Metallic · 110,000 mi

Oct 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $31,250

1986 · Smoke Silver Metallic · 113,000 mi

Oct 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $3,800

1991 · Teal Blue Metallic · 84,000 mi

Oct 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $15,251

1992 · Smoke Silver Metallic (702) · 69,000 mi

Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $5,099

1993 · Black (040) · 198,000 mi

Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Other 190 generations

W121

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.0L
Power: 122 hp
Torque: 129 lb-ft
0 to 60: 10.5 s
Top speed: 109 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190 cost?

What is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $27,400, down 15.4% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $12,250 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 35 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

What has a Mercedes-Benz 190 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$7,657Oct 29, 2026silver · 139,000 mi
$31,750Oct 10, 2026Signal Red (568) · 136,000 mi
$28,000Oct 10, 2026Blue-Black Metallic · 110,000 mi

About the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190

The W201 190E transformed Mercedes-Benz's reputation in the compact luxury segment, proving that three-pointed star engineering could work brilliantly at smaller scales. Bruno Sacco's taut, purposeful design aged remarkably well, while the car's overbuilt construction, featuring a galvanized body and sophisticated multi-link rear suspension, set new standards for the class. The motorsport connection runs deep: Mercedes developed the legendary 190E 2.3-16 and later 2.5-16 Evolution models specifically for DTM racing, creating some of the most coveted sport sedans ever built. Base models featured robust four-cylinder engines and that trademark Mercedes vault-like solidity. Today, clean examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the W201's role as the foundation for modern Mercedes compact cars. The combination of bulletproof reliability, timeless design, and motorsport heritage makes well-preserved 190Es compelling alternatives to period BMWs, especially as values continue climbing steadily.