1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 | MotorWeek Tire Tracks

2025/02/22

Almost 40 years ago, we test drove the then-new Mercedes 190e 2.3-16, the first in what would become a legendary line of performance-focused sedans from the German auto giant. And at the time, we were thrilled by Benz’s ability to balance speed, practicality and comfort. Little did we know that that 190e would kickstart a legacy of thrilling three-pointed-star sports sedans. But how does that classic saloon stack up four decades later? Well, our Roger Mecca decided to find out.

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Almost 40 years ago, we test drove the then-new Mercedes 190e 2.3-16, the first in what would become a legendary line of performance-focused sedans from the German auto giant. And at the time, we were thrilled by Benz’s ability to balance speed, practicality and comfort. Little did we know that that 190e would kickstart a legacy of thrilling three-pointed-star sports sedans. But how does that classic saloon stack up four decades later? Well, our Roger Mecca decided to find out.

READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://motorweek.org/auto-world/tire-tracks/1986-mercedes-benz-190e-23-16/
See more of our Tire Tracks segments on our website: https://motorweek.org/features/?_features=auto_world

Find airdates on your local PBS station HERE: https://motorweek.org/watch/
Want to watch full episodes of MotorWeek? Download the PBS app for FREE or watch here: https://www.pbs.org/show/motor-week/

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