Mercedes-Benz W201 Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mercedes-Benz W201 (190, 190 E, 190 D)

Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Also called	Kaengsaeng 88 (North Korea, 1990–94, German CKDs) Pyeonghwa 410 (North Korea, 1994–02, Indian CKDs)
Production	September 1982 – April 1993 1,874,668 produced
Assembly	Germany: Bremen Germany: Sindelfingen Poland: Jelcz-Laskowice Thailand: Thonburi (TAAP)
Designer	Peter Pfeiffer Bruno Sacco (1979)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.8, 2.0, 2.3 L M102 8V I4 2.3, 2.5 L M102 16V I4 2.6 L M103 I6 3.2 L M103 AMG I6 Diesel: 2.0, 2.2 L OM601 I4 2.5 L OM602 I5 diesel 2.5 L OM602 Turbo-diesel I5
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 4-speed 4G-Tronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Length	1982–88: 4,420 mm (174.0 in) 1988–93: 4,448 mm (175.1 in)
Width	1982–88: 1,678 mm (66.1 in) 1988–93: 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1982–88: 1,390 mm (54.7 in) 1988–93: 1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Weight	1,110–1,300 kg (2,447–2,866 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)

The Mercedes-Benz W201 is a special car made by the German company Mercedes-Benz. It was first introduced in 1982. Many people called it the "Baby Benz" because it was smaller than other Mercedes cars at the time. This car was very popular and was made until 1993. After that, it was replaced by the C-Class car. Over 1.8 million of these cars were built!

Different Models and Engines
- Petrol Models
- Diesel Models
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Different Models and Engines

The Mercedes-Benz W201 came in many different versions. These versions had different engines, which are like the car's power source. Some ran on petrol (gasoline), and others ran on diesel.

Petrol Models

The petrol models of the W201 were known for being powerful and smooth. They included:

190: This was the basic model, usually with a 4-cylinder engine.
190 E: The "E" stands for "Einspritzung," which means "fuel injection." These models had more advanced engines. They came in different sizes like 1.8, 2.0, and 2.3 liters.
190 E 2.3-16 and 190 E 2.5-16: These were high-performance versions. They had special 16-valve engines, which made them much sportier.
190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: This was a very rare and powerful version. It was built for racing and had a strong 4-cylinder engine.
190 E 2.6: This model had a larger, smoother 6-cylinder engine.
190 E 3.2 AMG: This was a super powerful version tuned by AMG, a company that makes Mercedes cars even faster. It had a big 6-cylinder engine.

Diesel Models

The diesel models were known for being very fuel-efficient and reliable. They included:

190 D: This was the standard diesel model, often with a 4-cylinder engine.
190 D 2.2 and 190 D 2.5: These had slightly larger 4-cylinder or 5-cylinder diesel engines.
190 D 2.5 Turbo: This was a turbocharged diesel model. The turbocharger made the engine much more powerful, giving it a good boost of speed.