Whats typical mpg on a Merc 230ce?

frobisher · 01-08-2009 4:32pm #1

I'm thinking of buying one, late 80's/early 90's, but am finding it hard to find any solid info on them. Has anyone got an idea of what to expect on fuel consumption?

mike65 · 01-08-2009 4:35pm

Mid 20s, not a light car, the old 8v 2.3 not esp economical.

frobisher · 01-08-2009 4:52pm

mike65 wrote: »

Mid 20s, not a light car, the old 8v 2.3 not esp economical.

I thought as much.

franksm · 02-08-2009 9:20pm

Did the engine change when it became a W124 on ?

I get around 25mpg in mine, up to 28mpg if I take it easy. That's mainly suburban driving, average speed of 13mph

Can't say fairer than that really, for such a hefty car

Anan1 · 02-08-2009 9:23pm

From memory, the W124 started with the 2.3 8v (230CE), then got the 2.2 16v (E220 Coupe) in the August 1993 facelift. It's supposed to be quite a good engine, although that car really needs a straight six IMO.

mike65 · 02-08-2009 9:47pm

frobisher, I wouldn't let the fuel economy put you off unless you are doing significant milage.

frobisher · 02-08-2009 9:49pm

franksm wrote: »

Did the engine change when it became a W124 on ?

I get around 25mpg in mine, up to 28mpg if I take it easy. That's mainly suburban driving, average speed of 13mph

Can't say fairer than that really, for such a hefty car

That's not bad considering the car it is really. My 97 Vento runs on the smell of diesel but it ain't no 230ce

Whats typical mpg on a Merc 230ce?

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