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£224.6k

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

RM Sotheby's • US • 2 Mar 2024

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£224,647

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

US • 2 Mar 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is number 226 of only 502 examples produced. It retains its numbers-matching engine and transmission, and has fewer than 35,000 miles. Originally delivered to Germany, it was imported to the United States in 2013 and has received over $5,000 in dealer-provided servicing in July 2023.

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Condition 

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34,032 miles

WDB2010361F736028

1990

Auction

Manual

LHD

United States

£224.6k

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

RM Sotheby's • US • 2 Mar 2024

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

Jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz, Cosworth Engineering, and AMG, the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II of 1990 is—despite its outrageous, adolescent visage—one of the most refined, directly engaging sports sedans ever made.

It is a stellar product forged in the crucible of motorsport.

On track, the Evolution II dominated its domestic rivals, and secured two consecutive German Touring Championship (DTM) constructors’ titles for AMG-Mercedes in 1991 and 1992.

For its part as a homologation special, the roadgoing Evolution II has captivated enthusiasts and gawkers alike since its unveiling.

Its pedigree and looks proved so beguiling that more than a few Mercedes-Benz dealers are guilty of having displayed an example in their showrooms for years after the end of its racing relevance.

The Evolution II offers an impressive 235 horsepower from its tightly wound 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

The 16-valve head, engine management system, and five-speed “dogleg” transmission are all complimenta...

Price Analysis vs Other (W201) 190 E Evolution IIs

£133,513

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£216,057

Median Price (Since 2020)

£446,624

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