(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 230.4 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 230 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 115 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 115 V 23 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 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 115 V 23 / 115.951 | 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 | 80.5 kW / 109.4 hp / 109.4 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 186.0 Nm / 137.2 lbft / 137.2 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 79.4 kW / 108.0 bhp / 108.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 46.8 kW/l / 1.043 bhp/cu in / 1.043 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.62 Nm/l / 0.705 lbft/cu in / 0.705 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 | 170 km/h / 106 mph / 106 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 80.00 kW/ton / 108.77 bhp/ton / 108.77 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 13.70 s / 13.70 s / 13.70 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 | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 14 HB | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 HB |
| Tyres front | 175 S 14 | Tyres rear | 175 S 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 230.4
