The AMG Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is a touring race version of the "Evo II". The car rated to 274 kW (373 PS) at 9,500 rpm. The “EVO II” made its DTM racing debut on the Nürburgring in 1990. In that same year, Kurt Thiim won the first run of the Diepholz Airfield Race, while Roland Asch won the invitational race in Kyalami.

In 1991, Klaus Ludwig won the DTM Championship driving an “EVO II” and in 1992 became DTM Champion with his team-mates Kurt Thiim and Bernd Schneider finishing as the runner-ups.