The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 GE Station Wagon lwb 5-speed, offered in Europe from April 1983 to mid-1987, is a 5-door, 4-wheel drive (4×4 part-time) off-road wagon model with a 2.14/1 transfer case. It includes a 2299 cm3 Petrol engine Line 4 (Daimler-Benz M102 E23) without turbocharger, with Bosch K-Jetronic and SOHC, producing 123 KF / 123 hp / 92 kW at 5000 engine rpm and 192 Nm of torque at 4000 engine rpm. Combined with a 5-speed manual transmission (Getrag), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 16.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 147 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 13.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 4395 mm, a width of 1700 mm, a height of 1950 mm and weighs 2000 kg, with a fuel tank of 68 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W460 230 GE Station Wagon lwb 5-speed |
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| Production year: | 1985 |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| Starting price: | € 27,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.3 L |
| Max torque: | 192 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2299 cm3 |
| Max power: | 123 PS / 123 hp / 92 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 13.3 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 10.9-13.1 L/100km |
| City: | 14.1-16.9 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 11 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | N/A |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 147 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2000 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2800 kg |
| Length: | 4395 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1950 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 68 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
65%
Safety
80%
Performance
60%
Driveability
80%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
70%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz 230 GE Station Wagon lwb 5-speed (1985) is an off-roader valued for its durability, excellent off-road capabilities and functional design. This model, with a simple but reliable petrol engine, offered a strong feel and an iconic look, with the advantage of a 5-speed manual transmission. However, due to the focus on military functionality, the city driving experience could be challenging, and the lack of replacement parts today can cause extended downtime.