Mercedes V 230 1999

Mercedes Vito 1999 2.3 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes V 230 1999 has been produced from March, 1999 to October, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 215 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes Vito 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Mercedes V 230 1999 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes V 230 1999 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 174 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes V 230 1999 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.5 litres per 100km (8.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes Vito version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes V 230 1999 AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.9 seconds faster (in 14.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes Vito 1999

Mercedes V 230 1999 technical data

Model: Mercedes V 230 1999
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 1999. March ... 2003. October 
Engine: 2295 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 276 g/km
Power: 143 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 215 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 174 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.5 (combined) 15.6 (urban) 9.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (20.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.66m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.84m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.4 meters
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Mercedes V 230 1999 engine M111 E23

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2295 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.4 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes V 230 1999 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 143 - 150 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes Vito minivan [1999 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes V 108 1999 CDI Jan 1999 — Jan 2003 2.1 Diesel 82 HP - Manual (5)
Mercedes V 200 1999 CDI Mar 1999 — Oct 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 102 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes V 200 1999 CDI Mar 1999 — Oct 2003 2.2 Diesel 102 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes V 220 1999 CDI Mar 1999 — Oct 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (122 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 122 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes V 220 1999 CDI Mar 1999 — Oct 2003

Most powerfull diesel version (122 HP)

2.2 Diesel 122 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes V 230 1999 Mar 1999 — Oct 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.3 Petrol 143 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes V 230 1999 Mar 1999 — Oct 2003 2.3 Petrol 143 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes V 280 1999 Mar 1999 — Feb 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 13.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes Vito 1999 reviews
Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Dodge Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lada (VAZ) Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Mini Mitsubishi Moskvich Nissan Opel Peugeot Porsche Renault Rover SAAB Seat Skoda Smart Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv