1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
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Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
1990 · Sedan · Limited edition · 502 built
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Shifty Estimate
$361,600
Low confidence · $271K to $452K
- Median · all time
- $194,993
- Sales · all time
- 3
- Market cap
- $181.5M · 502 built
The market
Every recorded 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II sale, by date and price
Apr 2026 · RM Sotheby's
$361,608 · Blue Black Metallic
● Sold
3 salesmedian $195kupdated Apr 2026
Every W201
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 2, 2026
| 2.5-16 Evolution II1990 | 2.5-16 Evolution1989 | 2.5-161988 to 1993 | 2.3-161984 to 1988 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $361,600Low confidence | $133,000Low confidence | $9,600 | $29,900 |
| Sold median | Too few sales to call1 sale | $97,5164 sales | $24,4443 sales | $30,7506 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Up 21.1% |
| For sale | None | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Cosworth DOHC I4, 2.5L
- Power
- 235 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,860 lb
- Production
- 502 built
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II cost?
Across every sale we have on file, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $194,993. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $361,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $271,200 to $452,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $361,600. That sits above the $194,993 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. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II have sold?
Shifty has 3 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II on file. The earliest was on Aug 14, 2024.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II sold?
The highest public sale on file is $361,608, on Apr 25, 2026.
What has a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $361,608Apr 25, 2026Blue Black Metallic
- $194,993Jan 3, 2025Blue-Black Metallic (199U) · 77,071 mi
- $180,123Aug 14, 2024Black Pearl Metallic (199) · 44,669 mi
About the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
The Evolution II stands as the ultimate expression of the 190E Cosworth lineage, and arguably one of the most extreme homologation specials ever built. With just 502 examples produced in 1990, this final evolution featured the most aggressive aero package ever fitted to a production sedan, including that iconic rear wing and front splitter. The 2.5-liter Cosworth four-cylinder was tuned to 235 hp, making it the most powerful naturally aspirated four-cylinder of its era. Built purely to satisfy DTM regulations, every Evo II was essentially a race car with license plates. Today, these represent the holy grail of 190E collecting, with pristine examples commanding six-figure sums and showing no signs of depreciation.
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