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Free Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) VIN Decoder

Decode your Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 16 variants (1982+). No registration.

1982+ 16 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201)
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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 190 (W201) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.6L E 4AT (166 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.6 L 164 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.6L E 5MT (166 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.6 L 164 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L E 4AT (136 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.3 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L E 5MT (136 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.3 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.5L D Turbo 4AT (126 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.5 L 125 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.5L D Turbo 5MT (126 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.5 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L E 4MT (122 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.0 L 121 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
2.0L E 5MT (122 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.0 L 121 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
1.8L E 4AT (109 HP) 1982 Petrol 1.8 L 107 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
1.8L E 4MT (109 HP) 1982 Petrol 1.8 L 107 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
2.5L D 4AT (94 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.5 L 93 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.5L D 5MT (94 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.5 L 93 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L E 4AT (90 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.0 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.0L E 4MT (90 HP) 1982 Petrol 2.0 L 89 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —
2.0L D 4AT (75 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.0 L 74 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.0L D 4MT (75 HP) 1982 Diesel 2.0 L 74 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD —

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Other 190 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) VIN tell you?+
A Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) for model years 1982+, across 16 variants.
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