Mercedes-Benz 190 Saloon (1983-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap for a Merc.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive servicing if done by a specialist.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smoothish ride.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Extremely slugish and lazy acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Will keep going and going and going with a good example.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very square. If it was at a party, it would be the one sitting in the corner. But it is a Merc!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Okay in front, but the rear is cramped for a saloon.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hasn't been stolen yet. But sometimes the remote central locking falis to work.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but very pricey.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Radiator leak.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes