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Mercedes-Benz 230 CE

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 230 CE
Year1987
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2297 ccm (140.16 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2297 ccm (140.16 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power131.80 PS (97 kW or 130 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque198.00 Nm (20.2 kgf-m or 146.0 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, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0984 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1340 kg (2,954.2 pounds)
Overall length4660 mm (183.5 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
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