There is another thread (probably on the 2nd or 3rd page by now) about 190D economy numbers. 35+ mpg on the highway is in the "normal" range of reported values. I have personally achieved over 40mpg with a 5-speed 190D 2.5Turbo on a leisurely highway trip (traveling at the actual posted speed limit).

I would estimate that for a vehicle in "average" condition (which for this model might mean that there are some fixable electrical and/or vacuum issues), but with a rust free, straight body - that you might expect to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $3 - $4K. Like I said earlier, it all depends on the condition.

MB does not "rate" their engines for a particular distance. I have two 2.5 Turbos with over 200K miles, and there are plenty running around with far more than that. The transmissions usually cause problems before the engines ever do.

SteveM.

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'93 190E/D 2.5 Turbodiesel 5-speed (daily driver)
'87 190D 2.5 Turbo rustbucket - parts car
'84 Dodge Rampage diesel - Land Speed Record Holder
'13 Ram 2500 Diesel
'05 Toyota 4Runner