Chassis number:
Every 16v model has their own chassis number. There is a general difference between the 2.3-16, 2.5-16 and evolution models number. The chassis number for these models should start with:
201034 = 2.3-16
201035 = 2.5-16
201036 = Evolution and Evolution 2
1 = Left hand drive (LHD)
2 = Right hand drive (RHD)
A-E = Sindelfingen production plant
F-H = Bremen production plant
A complete chassis number should be like: 2010341Fxxxxxx
You can find the chassis number on 2 places on the car. On the firewall in front of the battery and and on the bonnet slam panel.
Identification plate
This identification plate shows the chassis number and weights (examples below US and EU).
Colour code
The colorcode is mentioned on this metal plate. The codes are mentioned in the equipment tabel further below. Also the letter G or H are mentioned, this means the paint is from manufacturer Glasurit or Herberts.
The 3 digit codes on the right of this plate mention the factory options on the car. You can find the codes and options in the list further below.
4) Motor number
Every type of engine has it’s own beginning of the number (below). You can find the number on the engine block below the intake manifold.
102983 = 2.3-16
102990 = 2.5-16
102991 = Evolution
102992 = Evolution 2
102990 10 0000030 = MG manuel getriebe (gearbox)
102990 12 0000030 = AG auto getriebe (gearbox)
Gearbox
All 16v models (also evolution models) share thesame manual gearbox with following gear ratio’s: 4,08/2,52/1,77/1,26/1,00:1 R 4,40
Differential:
All 16v’s do not have the same differential.
2.3-16 = 3,07:1
2.5-16 = 3,27:1
EVO1 = 3,27:1
EVO2 = 3,46:1
The evolution models have a shorter 3,46:1 differential then the normal 16v’s. Normally this would lead to a lower top speed for the Evolution models, but this was compensated by the higher revs that evolution engines can reach.
Alloy wheels:
Original mounted alloy wheels on the 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 are the 15-whole alloys from fuchs (fully smeeded!). These have in Germany the nickname Gullideckel. They measure 7J x 15, ET 44 and are mounted with tires size 205/55/15. The part number is A2014001302.
Originally mounted alloy wheels on the Evolution 1 model have also 15 wholes and measure 8J X 16, ET 34 with tire size 225/50/16.
Part number is A1294000102, this because these wheels were originally designed for the Mercedes SL R129. These wheels were also mounted on the Merceded E500 W124.
Originally mounted alloy wheels on the Evolution 2 models have 6 spokes and measure 8,25J x 17, ET 34 with tire size 245/40/17.
| General |
2.3-16 (ECE + RÜF + KAT)* |
2.5-16 (RÜF+KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO I |
2.5-16 EVO II |
| Start production |
09-1984 |
07-1988 |
03-1989 |
05-1990 |
| End production |
06-1988
|
06-1993
|
05-1989
|
07-1990
|
| Production |
19.487 |
5.743 |
502 |
502 |
* ECE = 09-1984 – 06-1988/ RÜF + KAT = 06-1986 – 06-1988
| Engine |
2.3-16 (ECE)
|
2.3-16 (RÜF)
|
2.3-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO II
|
| Type |
M 102 E 23/2
|
M 102 E 23/2
|
M 102 E 23/2
|
M 102 E 25/2 |
M 102 E 25/2 |
M 102 E 25/2 |
M 102 E 25/2 |
M 102 E 25/2 |
| Capacity |
2299cc
|
2299cc
|
2299cc
|
2498cc |
2498cc |
2463cc |
2463cc |
2463cc |
| Cylinders |
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
four, in line
|
| Valve gear |
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
16 valves
|
| Bore/ stroke |
95,5/ 80,25
|
95,5/ 80,25
|
95,5/ 80,25
|
95,5/ 87,20
|
95,5/ 87,20
|
97,3/ 82,80
|
97,3/ 82,80
|
97,3/ 82,80
|
| Compression |
10,5 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
9,7 : 1
|
10,5 : 1
|
| Max. revs |
7000/ min
|
6800/ min
|
6800/ min
|
7000/ min
|
7000/ min
|
7250/ min
|
7250/ min
|
7700/ min
|
| Max power |
185 bhp (6200 rpm)
|
177 bhp (5800 rpm)
|
170 bhp (5800 rpm)
|
204 bhp (6750 rpm)
|
194 bhp (6750 rpm)
|
204 bhp (6750 rpm)
|
194 bhp (6750 rpm)
|
235 bhp (7200 rpm)
|
| Max torque |
235 nm (4500 rpm)
|
230 nm (4750 rpm)
|
220 nm (4750 rpm)
|
240 nm (5000 rpm)
|
235 nm (5000 rpm)
|
240 nm (5000 rpm)
|
235 nm (5000 rpm)
|
245 nm (5000 rpm)
|
| Induction |
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
Multipoint injection
|
| Performance |
2.3-16 (ECE)
|
2.3-16 (RÜF)
|
2.3-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO II
|
| 0-100 km/h |
7,5 sec
|
8,1 sec
|
8,3 sec
|
7,5 sec
|
7,7 sec
|
7,5 sec
|
7,7 sec
|
7,1 sec
|
| Top speed |
230 km/h
|
226 km/h
|
222 km/h
|
235 km/h
|
230 km/h
|
235 km/h
|
230 km/h
|
250 km/h
|
| Transmission |
2.3-16 (ECE)
|
2.3-16 (RÜF)
|
2.3-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 EVO I (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO II
|
| Type |
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
Rear wheel drive
|
| Gearbox |
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
|
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
|
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
|
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
|
5-speed hand/ 4-speed automatic
|
5-speed hand
|
5-speed hand
|
5-speed hand
|
| Suspension |
2.3-16 (ECE)
|
2.3-16 (RÜF)
|
2.3-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 (RÜF)
|
2.5-16 (KAT)
|
2.5-16 EVO I
|
2.5-16 EVO I
|
2.5-16 EVO II
|
| Brakes front |
284mm vented disk brakes
|
284mm vented disk brakes
|
284mm vented disk brakes
|
284mm vented disk brakes
|
284mm vented disk brakes
|
300mm vented disk brakes
|
300mm vented disk brakes
|
300mm vented disk brakes
|
| Brakes rear |
258mm disk brakes
|
258mm disk brakes
|
258mm disk brakes
|
258mm disk brakes
|
258mm disk brakes
|
278mm disk brakes
|
278mm disk brakes
|
278mm disk brakes
|
| Wheels |
15′ alloys
|
15′ alloys
|
15′ alloys
|
15′ alloys
|
15′ alloys
|
16′ alloys
|
16′ alloys
|
17′ alloys
|
| Tires |
205/55 VR 15
|
205/55 VR 15
|
205/55 VR 15
|
205/55 ZR 15
|
205/55 ZR 15
|
225/50 ZR 16
|
225/50 ZR 16
|
245/40 ZR 17
|
| Dimensions |
2.3-16
|
2.5-16
|
2.5-16 EVO I
|
2.5-16 EVO II
|
| Length |
443 cm
|
443 cm
|
443 cm
|
443 cm
|
| Width |
170,6 cm
|
170,6 cm
|
172,0 cm
|
172,0 cm
|
| Height |
136,1 cm
|
136,1 cm
|
134,3 cm
|
134,2 cm
|
| Wheelbase |
266,5 cm
|
266,5 cm
|
266,5 cm
|
266,5 cm
|
| Weight |
1350 kg
|
1400 kg
|
1320 kg
|
1340 kg
|
| Turning circle |
10,6 m
|
10,6 m
|
10,6 m
|
10,6 m
|
| Lugage |
385 l
|
385 l
|
385 l
|
385 l
|
| Fuel tank |
70 l
|
70 l
|
70 l
|
70 l
|
| Colours | |
| 190 E 2.3-16 | Blue-black (DB 199)
Smoke silver (DB 702) |
| 190 E 2.5-16 | Blue-black (DB 199)
Smoke silver (DB 702) Almadin red (DB 512) Astral silver (DB 735) (from 1988 -1990) Brilliant silver (DB 744) (from 1991 -1993) |
| 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I | Blue-black (DB 199) |
| 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II | Blue-black (DB 199) |
| Interior | |
| All 16v | Fabric/ leather (051)
Full leather (251) |
| Standard equipment/ options | |
| Safety | 32% Limited slip differential, until 1987
ASD, from 1987 Sports suspension, sports springs and dampers Self-leveling suspension rear Power steering Driver airbag (EVO II) |
| Exterior | Metallic paint
Aerodynamic front and tailgate spoiler, side sill finishers Alloy wheels |
| Interior | 5-speed manual
Sport seats, in hight adjustable Leather steering wheel Rev counter Voltage gauge Oil temp gauge Oil pressure gauge Stopwatch Headlight hight adjustment |
| Options (code) | Electrical front seat adjustment (L 221, R 222)
Outside temperature measure (240) Electrical front seat adjustment w. memory (L 241, R 242) Full leather seats (251) Electric adjustable sunroof (410/ 412) Automatic transmission (420) Headrests backseat (430) Cruise control (Tempomat) (440) Driver airbag (442) Central door locking system (466) ABS (470) Automatic height adustment (optional on 2.3-16 and 2.5-16, standard on Evolution models) (489) Electric adjustable mirror passenger side (504) Electric adjustable and heated mirror passenger side (506) Automatic aerial (531, 532) Airconditioning (580) Electric adjustable windows front (583) Electric adjustable windows front and back (584) Tinted glass (591) Headlight washer/ wipers (600) Battery with higher capacity (673) Speakers back (812) Electrically heated seats (L 870, R 871) Interior ligth back seat (876) |
MB190e16v 