The Cosworth-headed 16-valve cars are the heart of the W201 enthusiast world. This collection brings together the 2.3-16, 2.5-16 and Evolution builds in the registry, from preserved originals to track and fast-road cars.
Mercedes handed the M102 to Cosworth and got back the 16-valve head that took the 190E racing. On the road that meant the 185 hp 2.3-16, the 204 hp 2.5-16 and the homologation-special Evolution I and II. Owners treat these cars in two ways: keep them factory-correct as appreciating classics, or build them for the road and track in the spirit of the DTM programme.
This collection shows both approaches. Look here for honest 16-valve cars and for the engine, suspension and wheel choices owners make when they push a Cosworth further. The 16-valve tuning guide covers what works, and the compare tool lines up the variants side by side.
No builds in this collection yet. If your car fits, it belongs here.
Add your build →The 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 use a Cosworth-developed 16-valve head on the M102 engine, which is why owners call them Cosworth cars. The Evolution I and II are homologation versions of the 2.5-16.
The 2.5-16 has more power and torque and is rarer, so it usually carries a higher value, with the Evolution models rarer and dearer again. Condition and history matter as much as the variant.
