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Cars / Mercedes-Benz / 190E 2.3-16Live
1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

✦ Shifty Estimate

$29,900

26.1% · 12 mo
High confidence$11K to $40K
12 months median
$22K
Market cap
$172.2M · 5,759 built
Sales, 12 months
9

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1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

1984 to 1988 · Sedan · Limited edition · 5,759 built

Price history

$20k$40k$60kSep 2022202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $30k
Sold Bid, not sold
37 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $22kupdated Mar 2026

Recent sales

37 sales

Specifications

Engine
Cosworth DOHC I4, 2.3L
Power
185 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
0 to 60
7.5s
Top speed
143 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,860 lb
Production
5,759 units

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 cost?

Over the past 12 months, 9 have sold publicly at a median of $22,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $11,400 to $40,310, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $29,900, down 26.1% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $22,250 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: 9 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 a good investment?

Values are down 26.1% over the past 12 months. Only 5,759 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,900 to $62,500, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $45,000Mar 10, 2026Black Pearl Metallic · 78,000 mi
  • $22,250Jan 30, 2026Smoke Silver Metallic (702) · 148,000 mi
  • $62,500Jan 23, 2026Smoke Silver Metallic (702) · 54,000 mi

The original Cosworth 16-valve 190E represents Mercedes' first serious attempt at a compact sports sedan, developed specifically for DTM homologation. With only 5,759 units produced, this Bremen-built machine features a jewel-like 2.3-liter Cosworth DOHC four-cylinder producing 185 hp—modest by today's standards but revolutionary for 1984. The collaboration with Cosworth brought Formula 1 technology to the street, including individual throttle bodies and a sophisticated engine management system. While the later Evolution models get more attention, the 2.3-16 established the template that would influence every sports sedan that followed. Clean examples command strong prices today, particularly in European markets where the DTM connection resonates deeply with collectors.