Mercedes 190: Introduction (Mercedes-Benz C-Class W201)

The Mercedes Benz 190 was launched in Europe in late 1982 and came to the UK in September the following year. All cars featured traditional, practical Mercedes design and engineering, combined with first-class build quality. Only Saloon models were produced, but with a choice of 1.8-litre, 2.0-litre, 2.3-litre and 2.6-litre petrol engines or 2.0-litre, 2.5-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesels.

All engines are well-proven engines that are used in many Mercedes vehicles.

The engines are four-cylinder (2.0 and 2.3 liter petrol engines), five-cylinder (2.5 liter diesel engines) or six-cylinder engines (2.6 liter gasoline) with an overhead camshaft located along the vehicle, with a gearbox mounted at the rear. The cars are equipped with manual and automatic gearboxes.

All models have fully independent suspension both front and rear.

Vehicles are equipped with a wide range of standard and optional equipment, including central locking, power windows, electric sunroof drive, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and inflatable airbags. which satisfies a wide range of tastes. Some models are equipped with an air conditioning system and a traction control system.

If regular maintenance is performed according to the manufacturer's recommendations, the car should prove to be reliable and very economical. The engine bay is so well designed that most service points that require frequent attention are easily accessible.