1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E w201 best compact Benz

At the end of November 1982, Mercedes-Benz presented the 190 and 190 E models from the W 201 model series to the press. The compact and technologically groundbreaking saloon supplemented the Mercedes-Benz passenger car product line with a third model series, alongside the mid-range series and the S-Class. With this step towards a broader model series portfolio, the 190/190 E clearly showed the way forward into the future of the entire brand. In fact, with this fresh and advanced saloon, it also marked the start of the great model offensive from Mercedes-Benz. This is because it not only marked the start of the segment designated internally within the company as the compact class, which subsequently came to bear the designation C-Class from 1993 with the launch of the W 202 series. Many years after making their premiere, the saloons of the W 201 model series continue to demonstrate their strengths to the impressive effect: to this day, their clear lines still delight with their timeless modernity. #w201