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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 MT

All Mercedes-Benz 190E W201 trims (1984–1993) → All Mercedes-Benz 190E generations →
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) 2.0 front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W201 (W201, 1984–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) 2.0 front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) (53204322725) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) 2.0 rear right by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1985 Mercedes Benz W201 190E (Interior) by Thines J Shankar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 MT is a 158-hp 2.6-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 158 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The 190E measures 175.1 inches long on a 104.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,955 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.6L SOHC 12-valve I6 (M103 E26)
Displacement2.6 L
Horsepower158 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque162 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Redline6,200 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke82.9 x 80.25 mm
Injection TypeCIS-E (Continuous Injection System, Electronic)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity14.5 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.1 in
Width66.5 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase104.9 in
Curb Weight2,955 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 12, 1999 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“NO SUMMARY”
Mar 31, 1999 · Power Train
“AT LIGHT & STARTED FORWARD. HEARD WHINNING NOISE & VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING. SPEED ABOUT 30MPH. HAD COASTED VEHICLE HOME. TOWED TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT OPERATING…”
Apr 16, 1997 · Air Bags
“THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHEN THE OWNER TURNED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INSTANTLY, CAUSING UNNECESSARY DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK”
Oct 2, 1995 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“VEHICLE OVERHEATS. *SD”
Jan 30, 1995 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. "DUP 950515: 958735".”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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