Mercedes V 230 1996 TD

Mercedes Vito 1996 2.3 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes V 230 1996 TD has been produced from October, 1996 to March, 1999. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 98 horsepower on 3800 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system and turbine. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 360 000 to 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes Vito 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Mercedes V 230 1996 TD has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes V 230 1996 TD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 20.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 156 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes V 230 1996 TD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes Vito 1996 - 1999 version, city fuel economy - 12.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes Vito version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes V 230 1996 TD AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.5 seconds faster (in 18.1 seconds).
Mercedes Vito 1996

Mercedes V 230 1996 TD technical data

Model: Mercedes V 230 1996 TD
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 1996. October ... 1999. March 
Engine: 2299 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 98 HP ON 3800 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 1700 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 156 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.8 (combined) 12.1 (urban) 6.8 (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: 1500 kg

Mercedes V 230 1996 TD engine OM601 220 TD

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 2299 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.4 mm
Compression ratio 22 : 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 Precombustion chamber
Mercedes V 230 1996 TD oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 98 HP ON 3800 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 1700 RPM
Start of production (year) 1983
Duration of production 17 years

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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