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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
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2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
MSRP
$46,550
Invoice
$43,790
Average Price Paid
$44,363
285 listings nationwide

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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
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2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$29,350

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2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$52,584
11 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan

How do you take a good thing and make it better? You introduce a limited edition, of course. Or even better, introduce two limited editions. That's was Mercedes-Benz did for the final ...

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2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
Michael Perkins Preview:

Hot off the heels of its seventh-generation debut, BWM's iconic sports sedan returns with a new trick up its sleeve: plug-in power. After tooling around Europe the last few years, the ...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
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Denny 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class 4 Dr 190E 2.3 SedanReview:

Baby Benz That Ruled A Generation — performance- mediocre, excellent build quality appearance is a bit dated now, fun factor is next to ...

Primary Use: Family transportation

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David 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class 4 Dr 190E 2.3 SedanReview:

190 E — Awesome car. Still does 0-60 in about 7 seconds. Superb exhaust note and great on fuel consumption. ...

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Pasan 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class 4 Dr 190E 2.3 SedanReview:

Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum!!!!!!!!!!!! — I hate the feel of the leather seats they have no grip and i personally think that they were built i...

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2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
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GuruXPZRK writes:
Front Seats Ranked 2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan AWD worse.
"Seats are a bit softer and back seats have more room."
Would Buy Ranked 2018 BMW 3 Series 340i xDrive Sedan AWD worse.
"Handling and performance are top 2 reasons. "
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Specs

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
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22 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
26 MPG
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30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14 gal 10.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
130 hp @ 5,100 RPM
130 hp @ 5,100 RPM
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Torque
146 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM
146 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
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10.2:1
Displacement
2,300 cc
2,300 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
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3.23 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag -- Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Standard
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Optional --
Cassette Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.9 in 42 in
Back Legroom 31.1 in 35.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 13.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 891 lbs
Exterior
Length 175.1 in 185.7 in
Width 66.5 in 81.4 in
Height 54.1 in 56.9 in
Wheelbase 104.9 in 112.2 in

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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class
4 Dr 190E 2.3 Sedan
2021 BMW 3 Series
300e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD

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