Mercedes-Benz 190E
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 50 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 190E. The records run from September 2022 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $28,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,600 for the 2.5-16 to $361,600 for the 2.5-16 Evolution II.
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz 190E
- Built
- 1984 to 1993
- Versions
- 4
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Cosworth DOHC I4, 2.5L
- Power
- 185 to 235 hp
- 0 to 60
- 6.8 to 7.5 s
- Top speed
- 143 to 155 mph
The Mercedes-Benz 190E was built from 1984 to 1993.
The 2.3-16, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 190E cost?
In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $28,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $16,000 and $39,138. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,600 to $361,600, depending on version.
What is a Mercedes-Benz 190E worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. 2.5-16 Evolution II: $361,600. 2.3-16: $29,900. 2.5-16: $9,600.
What is the cheapest 190E to buy?
The 2.5-16 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $9,600. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $24,444.
Which 190E is worth the most?
The 2.5-16 Evolution II has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $361,600.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 190E ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $361,608, for a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II at RM Sotheby's. It sold on Apr 25, 2026.
How many Mercedes-Benz 190Es have sold?
Shifty has recorded 50 public sales since September 2022. 9 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $6,632 on Sep 28, 2026.
Which 190E sells most often?
The 2.3-16 trades most often, with 37 recorded sales. 5 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mercedes-Benz 190Es sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 14 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (2), Broad Arrow (1), Car & Classic (1) and RM Sotheby's (1).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz 190Es have when they sell?
Across the last 17 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 100,000 miles. The lowest showed 54,000 miles and the highest 306,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz 190E prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz 190E. 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.