Mercedes-Benz 190 — TIMING CHAIN OR BELT?

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The Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) is a high-end car (D-segment in Europe) manufactured by the German automaker Daimler AG. The 190 arrived to the market in 1982 and was the replacement for the Mercedes-Benz W110. It was discontinued in 1993, giving way to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz W201 received the trade name “Mercedes-Benz 190“, a name that had already had its predecessors decades earlier. It was a very successful model, with good sales and outstanding specifications. It had numerous versions with both diesel and petrol/gasoline engines.

Among its versions were the sporty variants, which competed against the BMW M3 Sport Evolution or the Audi Quattro. One of the most iconic variants was the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, a highly sought-after model that stood out for its huge spoiler and aesthetics.

Mercedes-Benz 190. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Down below you will see a list with all Mercedes-Benz 190 models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.

In this guide you will find all Mercedes 190 models.

■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)

If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) (1982)

Sedan / Saloon

Diesel Engines

• OM601.921 190 D (201.122) 73 CV (1984 – 1985)
• OM601.911 D 2.0 (201.122) 72 CV (1983 – 1989)
• OM601.911 D 2.0 (201.122) 75 CV (1989 – 1993)
• OM602.911 D 2.5 (201.126) 90 CV (1985 – 1993)
• OM602.911 D 2.5 (201.126) 94 CV (1989 – 1993)
• OM602.961 Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128) 122 CV (1988 – 1993)
• OM602.961 Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128) 126 CV (1988 – 1993)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

• M102.921 2.0 (201.022) 90 CV (1982 – 1984)
• M102.924 2.0 (201.023) 102 CV (1986 – 1990)
• M102.924 2.0 (201.023) 105 CV (1983 – 1990)
• M102.985 2.3 132 CV (1987 – 1988)
• M102.910 E 1.8 (201.018) 109 CV (1990 – 1993)
• M102.962 E 2.0 (201.024) 113 CV (1985 – 1986)
• M102.962 E 2.0 (201.024) 116 CV (1985 – 1986)
• M102.962 E 2.0 (201.024) 122 CV (1982 – 1993)
• M102.962 E 2.0 118 CV (1985 – 1993)
• M102.961 E 2.0 126 CV (1982 – 1993)
• M102.985 2.3 E 136 CV (1982 – 1988)
• M102.985 E 2.3 (201.028) 136 CV (1986 – 1993)
• M102.985 E 2.3 132 CV (1986 – 1991)
• M102.983 E 2.3-16 170 CV (1985 – 1987)
• M102.983 E 2.3-16 177 CV (1985 – 1988)
• M102.983 E 2.3-16 (201.034) 185 CV (1984 – 1987)
• M102.991 E 2.5-16 194 CV (1989 – 1993)
• M102.990 E 2.5-16 204 CV (1988 – 1993)
• M103.942 E 2.6 166 CV (1986 – 1989)
• M103.942 E 2.6 (201.029) 160 CV (1986 – 1993)
• M102.992 E EVOLUTION II 2.5 235 CV (1990 – 1993)

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