







(1969 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 230 5-Speed | Issued until | |
| Serie | 230 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 114 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4680 mm / 184.3 in / 184.3 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1355 kg / 2987 lb / 2987 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 180 V 23 / 180.954 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.7 mm / 3.22 in / 3.22 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.8 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 2292 cm3 / 139.9 cu in / 139.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 382.00 cm3/cylinder / 23.311 cu in/cylinder / 23.311 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 88.0 kW / 119.6 hp / 119.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 178.0 Nm / 131.3 lbft / 131.3 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 86.8 kW / 118.0 bhp / 118.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 51.5 kW/l / 1.147 bhp/cu in / 1.147 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 77.66 Nm/l / 0.679 lbft/cu in / 0.679 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.88 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.92 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.08 kW/ton / 118.40 bhp/ton / 118.40 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 13.30 s / 13.30 s / 13.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.60 | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.STA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 175 S 14 | Tyres rear | 175 S 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 230 5-Speed