Mercedes-Benz 230 E

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz 230 E
Year	1979
Category	Midsize family cars
Rating	56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	2298 ccm (140.22 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving	12.9 litres/100 km (18.23 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving	8.9 litres/100 km (26.49 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving	10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon)
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 4-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	2298 ccm (140.22 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power	135.90 PS (100 kW or 134 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque	205.00 Nm (20.9 kgf-m or 151.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression	9.0:1
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
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	180.0 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
Turn circle	12 m (460.6 inches)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length	4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width	1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height	1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance	170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase	2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity	65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany