Mercedes V 230 1996

Mercedes Vito 1996 2.3 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes V 230 1996 has been produced from October, 1996 to March, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 210 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 400 000 and 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 1996 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes V 230 1996 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 171 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes V 230 1996 fuel consumption is 11.7 litres per 100km (8.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.4 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 820 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes Vito version with manual gearbox (Mercedes V 230 1996 MT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 14.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.6 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes Vito 1996

Mercedes V 230 1996 technical data

Model: Mercedes V 230 1996
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 1996. October ... 1999. March 
Engine: 2295 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 143 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 210 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 171 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.7 (combined) 15.6 (urban) 9.4 (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 1996 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 1996 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 143 - 150 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 4000 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 [1996 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes V 230 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.3 Petrol 143 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes V 230 1996 2.3 Petrol 143 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes V 230 1996 TD 2.3 Diesel 98 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes V 230 1996 TD 2.3 Diesel 98 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes V 280 1997 Dec 1997 — Mar 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds

2.8 Petrol 174 HP 13.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
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