BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
The median verified BMW M3 sale is $32,000 against $23,625 for the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, from 1,023 and 76 verified sales respectively. Over the past 12 months the median BMW M3 sale price is up 14.1% and the median Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sale price is up 19.9%, measured against the prior year's median. Every figure is a completed sale, never an estimate or an asking price.
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16: the numbers
| BMW M3 | Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale (USD) | $32,000 | $23,625 |
| Sold price range (USD) | $10,000 – $250,000 | $10,000 – $62,500 |
| Verified sales tracked | 1,023 | 76 |
| Sold, last 12 months | 174 | 5 |
| Median sold, 12-month change | +14.1% | +19.9% |
| Average sale mileage | 89,755 mi | 113,526 mi |
| Model years tracked | 1986–2025 | 1985–1988 |
| For sale now | 297 from $13,400 | 1 |
Medians and ranges are USD completed sales; counts include every tracked currency. The 12-month change compares the past 12 months’ median with the prior 12 months’ and appears only when each window holds at least three sales — it tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of years, trims and mileages that came to market as well as with the market itself. Methodology
The numbers above describe what has already happened at auction. DriveIndex’s Head-to-Head Verdict puts the M3 and the 190E 2.3-16 side by side on mileage-adjusted fair value, the Value Signal, 1–5 year projections, market liquidity and running costs.
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Recent BMW M3 sales
| Sep 17, 2026 | $18,050 | 116,100 mi |
| Sep 13, 2026 | $36,500 | 77,000 mi |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $73,000 | 97,000 mi |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $60,588 | 20,000 mi |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $13,000 | 150,700 mi |
Recent Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sales
| Apr 1, 2026 | $28,860 | 133,000 mi |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $42,273 | 78,000 mi |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $22,250 | 148,000 mi |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $62,500 | 54,000 mi |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $28,500 | 134,000 mi |
The five most recent verified sales on each side. The full archive is in the app.
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BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16: Frequently Asked Questions
Is a BMW M3 more expensive than a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16?
BMW M3 sells for more: the median verified sale is $32,000 against $23,625 for the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. Both medians come from completed auction sales, not estimates or asking prices.
Which sells more often, the BMW M3 or the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16?
The BMW M3. 174 BMW M3 sales and 5 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sales were recorded in the past 12 months, so the BMW M3 changes hands more often — a rough read on how easy each one is to buy or sell.
Have BMW M3 or Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 prices moved more in the past year?
The median BMW M3 sale price is up 14.1% versus the prior year. The median Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sale price is up 19.9% versus the prior year. Both figures describe what has already changed hands, and a model spans many years and mileages, so the mix that came to market moves them as well as the market does. The mileage-adjusted Value Signal and the 1–5 year projections for each car are in the app.
Where do these BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 numbers come from?
From completed sales at the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces, verified and normalized by DriveIndex, plus active for-sale listings. Outliers and lots that failed to meet reserve are excluded — a reserve-not-met bid is not a sale.