1979 - Mercedes-Benz - 230 E

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 230 E 1985
2. 230 E 1979
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 230 E
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code W 123 E 23
Model Family W123
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2795 mm     (110 in)
Front Track 1488 mm     (58,6 in)
Rear Track 1445 mm     (56,9 in)
Length 4725 mm     (186 in)
Width 1786 mm     (70,3 in)
Height 1438 mm     (56,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1360 kg     (2995,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 65 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2299 cc     (140,29 cu in)
Bore 95,5 mm     (3,76 in)
Stroke 80,3 mm     (3,16 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 574,75 cc/cylinder    (35,07 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 134 HP     (99,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 205 N.m     (151,3 lb.ft ,  20,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 187,1 N.m    (5100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 98,5 HP/ton    (73,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58,3 HP/litre    (43,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 8.1/10.3/12.9 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11,5 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 180 km/h   (111,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,58 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 278 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5J x 14 H 2
Wheels (rear) 5.5J x 14 H 2
Tyres (front) 175 SR 17 88 S
Tyres (rear) 175 SR 14 88 S