Fox McCloud

I saw a Mercedes Benz being advertised as a 190 SE, is there even such a car, or is this a misprint? If there are differences, what are they? Would parts be any more for the 190 SE (if it exists)

dbenz

I never heard of a 190 SE. It could be a misprint or an abbreviation for something like Sportline Edition. If so, they are pretty rare. Would you happen to know the year of the car or color?

Fox McCloud

It is a 1992, and is white.

dbenz

Id go check it out especially if your interested in buying the car. Write down the VIN. It could be a limited edition.

Fox McCloud

I doubt that'll happen any time soon; I live in Ohio, and the car is clear down in Texas....quite a long drive.

Fox McCloud

What are the differences between the sportsline and the normal 190E? Also, is insurance any more for it? Parts? Is there any way I can tell it's a sportsline edition by looking at picture?

dbenz

Available in:
-190E 2.3 in Brilliant Emerald with Cream leather.
-190E 2.6 Sportline in Black with Black leather.

Features:
Both produced about 700 cars. Automatic climate control, eight-hole rims, wooden interior, electrical seats, etc.

Fox McCloud

Hmm, they only came in those colors huh? Is the performance any different on these cars? What about the parts?

MTI

Sportlines share front suspension components with the 2.3-16, meaning that they are lowered about 1/2" compared to the stock 190E and have larger anti sway bars. The steering box also comes from the 16 valve and is a half turn quicker, lock to lock. The drivetrain is stock. Sportline badges on the front flanks. The interior features sport leather seats front and rear, carbon fiber trim, smaller steering wheel and Sportline shifter knob.

Pawsh

These were the Limited Editions. Only the 2.6 LE was a Sportline, the 2.3 LE was not. Also the Sportline package was available prior to '93.

Differences between 2.6LE and 2.3LE (excluding suspension/drivetrain):

Exterior:
2.6LE: two-tone black w/grey door cladding; no badging on rear ; headlamp wipers;
2.3LE: mono-tone brilliant emerald; no badging on rear; headlamp wipers;
Seating:
2.6LE: electric black sport leather seats (front and rear) with red piping and memory
2.3LE: electric creme leather seats (front and rear)
Wheels:
2.6LE: 8-hole 15x7 (Z rated tires)
2.3LE: 8-hole 15x6
Interior:
2.6LE: Carbon fibre trim; rear leather head restraints; smaller steering wheel; Sportline leather knob
2.3LE: Burl Walnut wood trim; rear leather head restraints; smaller steering wheel; leather knob