Mercedes-Benz 190
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 43 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190. The records run from March 2024 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 21 sold at a median of $31,750. The Shifty Estimate runs from $21,300 for the W201 190 to $74,300 for the W121 190.
Generations
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz 190
- Built
- 1955 to 1993
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Inline-4, 2.0L
- Power
- 75 to 122 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 87 to 109 mph
The Mercedes-Benz 190 was built from 1955 to 1993.
The W201 190, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190 cost?
In the past 12 months, 21 sold at a median of $31,750. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $18,771 and $75,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $21,300 to $74,300, depending on version.
What is a Mercedes-Benz 190 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. W121 190: $74,300. W201 190: $21,300.
What is the cheapest 190 to buy?
The W201 190 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $21,300. In the past 12 months, 16 sold at a median of $30,055.
Which 190 is worth the most?
The W121 190 has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $74,300. In the past 12 months, 5 sold at a median of $70,750.
How many Mercedes-Benz 190s have sold?
Shifty has recorded 43 public sales since March 2024. 21 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $28,000 on Oct 10, 2026.
What generations of the Mercedes-Benz 190 are there?
Shifty tracks 2 generations of the Mercedes-Benz 190: W121 (1955 to 1961) and W201 (1982 to 1993). The busiest is the W201, with 16 sales in the past 12 months. The W121 has the highest 12-month median, at $70,750.
Which 190 sells most often?
The W201 190 trades most often, with 28 recorded sales. 16 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mercedes-Benz 190s sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 15 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (2), RM Sotheby's (2) and Collecting Cars (1).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz 190s have when they sell?
Across the last 16 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 78,000 miles. The lowest showed 9,500 miles and the highest 198,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz 190 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz 190. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.