1992 Mercedes 190E Review - Is It Better Than A BMW E30?
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- My thoughts on the 1992 Merceds 190E with the 2.6L inline 4 and 4 speed automatic transmission!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Engine / Transmission
2:26 - Interior
4:06 - BFB Test
4:16 - Seats
4:42 - Back Seats
5:11 - Trunk / Cargo Space
5:25 - Exterior
5:46 - Final Thoughts
6:31 - Outro 
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The overall design of these and the 500e are unmatched
You mean just w201 and w124 in general
Stop who put that steering wheel on 😭
i own a 1991 190e, so far, one of the greatest cars ive ever owned. I enjoy it more than my s class
Much nicer looking car than all the jelly moulds on the road today
The mighty 190. The mid 80s was the absolute pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz quality. These may have been smaller and cheaper than MB's previous cars but they didn't skimp on the quality. The 3/4s scale S-Class design is a little oddly proportioned but otherwise Sacco's designs are timeless. That tan MB-Tex vinyl faux leather looks so comfortable yet durable. Monowipers are cool too and really weird when you see them.
That steering wheel though, I thought you were in a gaming rig. I can understand not wanting the MB faux airbag but I'd only put a wooden wheel on. I also see some tuner exhaust.
Actually, the 190 and e30 battles for executive compact in the 80’s.
I am a BMW guy no question, never owned a Benz but DD a 535is and have owned 8 classic BMW including an E30. There is no question whatsoever that the 190 is a superior car, it cost more and is much more solid, the problem in America is that no manuals and the 16V was expensive AF.
A white one of those rammed a prius into my families 4runneer when I was driving back from college.
Deserved it for driving a prius
That steering wheel is hideous 🤮
The steering wheel 💀
I like the Mercedes more then the BMW, but that's personal. What i don't like in this car is the steeringweel, but that's also a personal thing.
Very cool car. I will never understand why Mercedes decided to make biodegradable wiring in that era of their cars. A lot of them are in the junkyard because of that. Sad😢
There’s something really cool about those old Mercedes.
This car looks great and I would consider buying one.
We had a 198? 190D... nice feel, you could tell it wanted to be sporty. but the D version really REALLY needed an overdrive or 1 more gear.... Sounded awful all the time on the freeway like the engine was going to blow
Very solid build. That doesn't even do it justice...EXTREMELY solid build. No gaps, no wobbly or bendy or loose anything anywhere.... body, handles, knobs, you name it
I got one of these babies, the same me featured here. Love this thing!!!! 220K
Actually for the 1990s, BMW actually released the e36 3 series with the rectangular headlights.
To anser the initial question...yes it is
I’ve kept both my Volvo 855 and 190E manual cars as keepers they are great cars. Smaller more nimble and communicative on narrower country roads. The 190E was not designed as a Sports saloon like the tail-happy BMW. 👍🏻🏴🇬🇧
Did you find the kickdown button? on the Automatics, if you went wide open throttle, the was a little button behind the pedal to force a kickdown to the lowest practical gear. The lack of Detent on the shifter made manual gear selection quick and satisfying. The 5 speed manual on the other hand is not sporty or even painless. The clutch is almost truck like in weight, gear throws are like a foot in length, and not near as smooth as the auto. While the more sporty 2.3 16V and 2.5 16V were targeted to against the M3, there was another option. Called the Sportline package (AMG wasn't a thing until 1994 the 190 died in 1993). It featured fatter tires, smaller wheels, a smaller steering wheel with a faster rack, a 2 in drop in ride height, and larger sway bars in front and rear. While available on the 2.3 inline 4 (the most gutless engine I have ever driven), the package was typically on the 2.6l inline 6. Think of it as a 320i M sport equivalent. Fun Fact, in 1993 the 190e had a run of 1400 limited edition vehicles. 700 I4 cars with a unique green two tone paint and tan leather interior. The other 700 were 2.6l sportlines. All black exterior with silver panels, black leather, sport seats with red piping, faux carbon fiber trim instead of wood, and Sportline badging on shifter and glove box. All 1400 were badge deletes, no 190e or 2.3L/2.6L label on the trunk. Oddly, the Automatic was typically chosen over the manual for the 2.6L, and only some featured limited slip diffs. The early models were very basic, with transistor based mechanical fuel injection, and no ABS. As time grew, features expanded to include ABS, ASR (traction control) IC based Mechanical fuel injection, secondary exhaust systems, and upgraded sound systems ( an amp in the truck and two bass boys, one in each front door). The AC is anemic, heat works wonderfully, and some came with sunroofs. Owning one is an experience, but most w201 (thats the chassis name for the 190e) will tell you to have 2. One to drive, and one for parts. While many complain about the wiring, in reality, the car is extremely dependable, and any wiring faults are easily repaired compared to mechanical faults. Gas mileage is not that great. You have to run 91 or 93 octane to maintain longevity, and the 4 speed auto is lacking an overdrive. 70 mph is 3k rpm in the auto 2.6L. The 5 speed has overdrive, but with a weight of nearly 4000 lbs, you have to drop a gear or two to go up any hill. So I never managed more than 22mpg from either a 2.6L 4 speed or a 2.3L 5 speed. 5speed base Honda Accords can get over 26 mpg in this era.
And I have accidently written an essay. oops. In short, if you ever see a limited edition sportline, get it, its going to be a collectors item in due time. Thank you for coming to my ted talk.
A Damn Good Essay too 😊
The HVAC air distribution is controlled via vacuum pods that have likely failed.
Gorgeous car!
I think one of my friends has one of these
It is clear that the Mercedes 190 won because up to this time the Mercedes 190 is everywhere while the BMW E30 has become very rare.The Mercedes 190 is widely available in Africa, especially in the Kingdom of Morocco I haven't seen a BMW of that model in Morocco for 3 years because it's very rare
BMW sold twice the E30 than the W201 from Mercedes ,they’re equally as good in my mind though
@billythesawlee7097
If they sold twice as many, than it just goes to show which one stood the test of time.
@@moderncoaches well, E30s are still a lot more visible in my country.
Seeing a W201 is just as rare as seeing a 325i on the street. ( most of them are 318i )
Yes it is
I'm a golden age BMW guy (80s to early 2000s) and never been huge on the e30. 190e much better looking in my opinion.
What a stering wheel definitely a cool non stock part.
I am a BMW guy no question, never owned a Benz but DD a 535is and have owned 8 classic BMW including an E30. There is no question whatsoever that the 190 is a superior car, it cost more and is much more solid, the problem in America is that no manuals and the 16V was expensive AF.
Zack why is the e30 more popular and why dose it have more trophies on the race track. Also why did the e30 outsell the 190 by 600 000
I love both cars so much. I like the E30 a bit more but the 190 is more common and i want to buy one as a daily drive
I've seen one other one of these 190e in my city. And it was all clapped out
@@Canuckster1169 u live in the US? I live in Croatia. Where 190Es are kinda rare but 190Ds are super common. I have decided not to get one as a daily tho, its really small. I was looking to get something the size of a W124, i got a Volvo 850 wagon. Same size as the W124 so im happy
@@antesosic1600 I'm in Canada, the 190e isn't super rare, but the diesel is, as are the manuals, if you get a good sorted one like mine. I would daily that thing as long as I it could. It's already been more reliable than anything else I have
@@Canuckster1169 thats awsome! I love the 190s but im 6'4 and its a little tight for me inside. My friend has a 1990 190D 2.0L 5 speed manual. And i drove it and it was lovely but a bit tight. I also drove a W124 wich was much more spacious, and so is my Volvo. I love older cars so much. The 190E is so awsome just as a fun car but for a daily id prefer a diesel. Thats why my 850 is a TDI
@@Canuckster1169 yeah those cars are buletproof, what else do you have?
Still debating on wether or not to sale my 1991 190E 2.6 133k miles
Dont
I have the one in my profile. Fullt restored
He said the leather seats those are not leather they are mbtex you can tell by the pattern on the seats
The E30 is lighter and more nimble.190e feels more solid on the road.
I wrecked it lmfao a deer jumped out at me💀💀💀
Engineering of the chassis and suspension second to none in its day ! It’s only Achilles heel is that’s ridiculous leaky power sapping automatic transmission . From experience it destroys the appeal of this car . I know I have one! Why any sane human would put an auto into 1200kg 4cyl car and then have it only use 3 gears in general use is beyond me!
m tex not leather
Who put that awful steering wheel on there!!😢😢😢😢
Had one in my early 20s loved it until I totaled it but it saved my life.
the e30 is so ugly, tiny and crude compared to this bute.