Mercedes-Benz 230 E 1979 specs
General information
Model: | Mercedes-Benz 230 E |
Year: | 1979 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 2298 ccm |
Max power: | 135.9 PS (100 kW) at 5100 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 205 Nm at 3500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 95.5 x 80.3 mm (3.8 x 3.2 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel city driving: | 12.9 litres/100 km (18.23 miles per gallon) |
Fuel mixed driving: | 8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon) |
Fuel highway driving: | 10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 180 km/h (111.8 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 11.5 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0999 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front tire dimensions: | 170-SR17 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1360 kg (2998.3 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4730 mm (186.2 inches) |
Overall width: | 1790 mm (70.5 inches) |
Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2800 mm (110.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 65 litres (17.17 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |