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Mercedes-Benz 230 E

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 230 E
Year1979
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2298 ccm (140.22 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.9 litres/100 km (18.23 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.49 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2298 ccm (140.22 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power135.90 PS (100 kW or 134 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque205.00 Nm (20.9 kgf-m or 151.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke95.5 x 80.3 mm (3.8 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0999 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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