(1976 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 230 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 230 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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 | 4725 mm / 186.0 in / 186.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1786 mm / 70.3 in / 70.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm / 110.0 in / 110.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.7 mm / 3.69 in / 3.69 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.6 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2307 cm3 / 140.8 cu in / 140.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 576.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.195 cu in/cylinder / 35.195 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 81.3 kW / 110.5 hp / 110.5 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 185.0 Nm / 136.4 lbft / 136.4 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 80.2 kW / 109.0 bhp / 109.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 47.2 kW/l / 1.052 bhp/cu in / 1.052 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.19 Nm/l / 0.701 lbft/cu in / 0.701 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.69 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 80.74 kW/ton / 109.78 bhp/ton / 109.78 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 230
