Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2004–2008 R171 (R171)
1 modification · The Mercedes-Benz 230 R171 was the second-generation SLK roadster and continued the compact two-seat convertible formula. In many markets it used the 230 designation early in the model cycle before later engine naming changes. This generation was sold in the United States as the SLK 230 only in the early part of the lifecycle?
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz slk 230 kompressor
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 197 hp | 197 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
2000–2004 R170 (R170) facelift
2 modifications · The facelifted R170 SLK 230 received updated styling and equipment revisions while retaining the same compact roadster concept. Mercedes-Benz refreshed the first-generation SLK during its lifecycle, and the 230 remained part of the lineup in some markets. This facelift phase was sold in the United States as the SLK 230.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz slk 230 kompressor
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 185 hp | 185 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | |
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mercedes-benz slk 230 kompressor special edition
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 185 hp | 185 hp | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1995–2000 W210 (W210)
1 modification · The Mercedes-Benz 230 W210 was an early E-Class-era four-cylinder sedan sold in several markets outside the United States. It used the W210 platform and represented the continuation of the 230 badge into the modern E-Class naming period. This generation was not officially sold new in the U.S. as a 230.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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230
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Gasoline · 2295.0 L · 148 hp | 148 hp | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1980–1992 W123 (W123) facelift
4 modifications · The facelifted W123 230 continued the same basic sedan architecture with updated exterior and equipment details. Mercedes-Benz refreshed the W123 line during the early 1980s, and the 230 remained part of the model family in many markets. This facelift phase was not sold new in the United States.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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230ce
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2.0 L | — | Manual 4-speed | Rear-wheel drive | |
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230e
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2.0 L | — | Automatic 4-speed | Rear-wheel drive | |
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230e
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2.0 L | — | Manual 4-speed | Rear-wheel drive | |
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230te
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2.0 L | — | Manual 4-speed | Rear-wheel drive |
1976–1989 W123 (W123)
1 modification · The Mercedes-Benz 230 W123 was a four-cylinder version of the highly successful W123 series, offered as a durable mid-size sedan. It shared the W123’s reputation for robust engineering and became part of Mercedes-Benz’s global volume lineup. This version was not a U.S. market model in the standard W123 sedan range.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz 230
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Gasoline · 2307.0 L · 95 hp | 95 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1946–1949 W153 (W153) postwar production
1 modification · After World War II, Mercedes-Benz resumed limited production of the 230 W153 for a short period before the model line ended. The postwar cars were part of the company’s effort to restart passenger-car manufacturing in Germany. This phase was not officially sold in the United States.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz 230
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Gasoline · 2307.0 L · 55 hp | 55 hp | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
1938–1968 W153 (W153)
1 modification · The Mercedes-Benz 230 W153 was a postwar six-cylinder luxury sedan introduced before World War II and continued in the immediate postwar period. It represented Mercedes-Benz’s upper-middle passenger car offering of the era and was built in several body styles, with the sedan being the best-known version. This generation was not sold new in the United States.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz 230
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Gasoline · 2307.0 L | — | 4-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
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