Mercedes 230 E

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Mercedes E class 1989 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes 230 E has been produced from October, 1989 to October, 1992. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 132 horsepower on 5100 rpm and torque 198 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Mercedes 230 E has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 230 E accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes 230 E in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes 230 E AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.6 seconds later (in 11.2 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes 230 E technical data

Model:	Mercedes 230 E
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1989. October ... 1992. October
Engine:	2299 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	132 HP ON 5100 RPM	Torque:	198 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed:	200 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.2 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	9.3 l/100km (25.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.74m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.2 meters
Gross weight:	1860 kg

Mercedes 230 E engine M102 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.

Engine displacement	2298 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	95.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	80.2 mm
Compression ratio	8 : 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	Carburettor or injector
Mercedes 230 E oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power	95 - 136 HP ON 5100 RPM
Torque	170 - 205 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year)	1980
Duration of production	13 years

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Mercedes E class sedan [1989 - 1993] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes 200 Oct 1989 — Jun 1990 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 Oct 1989 — Jun 1990	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 D Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	6.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 D	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	8.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D Turbo	2.5 Diesel	126 HP	7.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D Turbo	2.5 Diesel	126 HP	7.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E 4Matic 4x4 Oct 1989 — Mai 1991	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 280 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	10.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	10.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	10.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E 4Matic 4x4	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 300 E-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D Turbo Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D Turbo 4Matic 4x4 Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 320 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 400 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	4.2 Petrol	279 HP	11.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 500 E Dec 1990 — Jun 1993 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds	5.0 Petrol	326 HP	13.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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