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Mercedes-Benz 230mercedes-benz 230

W123 (1976–1989) · Gasoline · Needs verification

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
95 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
13.5 s
Combined economy
20.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1989
Production end
1989
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury car
Size class
Midsize car
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
Needs verification
Displacement
2.3 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
95 hp
Engine torque
126 lb-ft
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed manual
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
186.6 in
Width
68.0 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
110.0 in
Fuel tank
18.5 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
13.5 s
Top speed
103 mph
Fuel type
Regular unleaded
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
24.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent, coil springs
Rear suspension
Independent, coil springs
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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