Second Hand Mercedes-Benz 190E Engine Mount

The Mercedes-Benz 190E was produced as a single generation (W201) from 1982 to 1993, so all cars share the same basic platform, but mounting details can vary depending on the engine fitted rather than the year alone. The most important thing to establish is your engine code – found on your V5 or via a VIN check – as the 190E was offered with several different four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines, each of which can have its own mount specification. Whether a mount from, say, a 1985 car crosses over to a 1991 car without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as there were detail changes across the production run.

Engine mounts on the 190E follow the engine, not the badge – a 190E 1.8, 2.0, 2.3 or 2.6 each has its own engine dimensions and positioning, so the mount geometry and fixings can differ between variants. Giving your breaker the engine code (stamped on the block and listed on your V5 or via a VIN decoder) is the single most useful thing you can do before ordering. Never assume that because two cars both wear a 190E badge the mounts are identical – always confirm against your specific registration.

The 190E 2.3-16 used a modified version of the M102 block but with the Cosworth-developed sixteen-valve head and different ancillary layout, which means the engine mount specification may differ from the standard 2.3 eight-valve car. These are relatively rare vehicles and correct used mounts can be harder to source, so it is worth being very specific with your breaker about the 2.3-16 when requesting a quote. Confirm the exact part against your registration and engine code before purchase, as fitting a standard 2.3 mount to a 2.3-16 cannot be guaranteed.

Trim level does not affect the engine mount on the 190E – this is a mechanical part determined entirely by the engine fitted, not by whether the car is a standard, Sport or Sportline specification. A Sportline or Sport model with the same engine code as a standard 190E will use the same mount. Bear in mind that trim differences are cosmetic (interior, badging, wheels), so when sourcing a used mount, focus on matching the engine code rather than the trim name.

No – the 190D uses an OM601 diesel engine while 190E petrol variants use M102 or M103 petrol engines; these are different units with different dimensions and mounting arrangements, so their engine mounts are not interchangeable. Always source a mount that matches your specific petrol engine code rather than assuming any W201-family mount will do. Confirm the correct code with your breaker before ordering.

Yes, on the 190E the nearside (NS) and offside (OS) engine mounts are typically different components with different brackets and orientations, so it is important to specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Make sure you identify the failed mount correctly before requesting a quote, as ordering the wrong side is a common mistake. Confirm both the side and your engine code with the breaker to make sure the used part matches your car.