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Vehicles›Make›Mercedes-Benz›Model›W201

1983 Mercedes-Benz W201

GermanyGasolineRWDSedanUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1983
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W201
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W201
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
190 E 2.3-16
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
170 hp
Power (kW)
125 kW
Torque
220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,299 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width
1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height
1,375 mm (54.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,665 mm (104.9 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-50
  • 20W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5 litres
Engine Configuration
Valves per Cylinder
4 V per Cyl.
Bore
95.5 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
80.2 mm (3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Fuel Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Spark Plug
20,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
3 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Ground Clearance
155 - 163 mm (6.1 - 6.4 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Connectivity

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes

Other Features

Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Frontal Airbag

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
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Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
1
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
410 litres
Driver: Optional
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: -
    • W201Model1 variant

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    8.9
    Body
    Power Seat, Driver
    Optional
    Power Seat, Passenger
    Optional
    Heated Seats
    Optional
    Armrest
    Optional
    Front Seats › Heated Seats
    Cushion
    Optional
    Second Seat Row
    Armrest
    Yes
    Sedan
    Variant
    W201 Standard1983–1993
    W201 Sedan Generations1 of 3
    Year
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    170 hp
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Fuel
    Transmission
    Gasoline