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Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638) V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP)

Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638) · 1996 - 2003 · Diesel

The Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638) V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP) produces 98 hp and 230 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 20.6 seconds and reaches 156 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.8 l/100 km, equal to 233 g CO2 per km.

Power
98 hp
Torque
230 Nm
0–100
20.6 s
Top speed
156 km/h

Engine

Power 98 hp
Power (kW) 72 kW
Torque 230 Nm
Displacement 2,299 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 78 l

Performance

Top speed 156 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 20.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km
City consumption 12.1 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 233 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,658 mm
Width 1,880 mm
Height 1,844 mm
Wheelbase 3,000 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Cargo volume 580 l
Unladen weight 2,015 kg
Gross weight limit 2,630 kg
Tyre size 195/70 R15 C 96 T
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638) V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP) compared with 3,415 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 98 hp 145 hp
better than 26%
Torque 230 Nm 221 Nm
better than 62%
Top speed 156 km/h 197 km/h
better than 6%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 20.6 s 11.3 s
better than 0%
Combined consumption 8.8 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 41%
CO2 emissions 233 g/km 207 g/km
better than 24%
Cargo volume 580 l 455 l
better than 93%
Unladen weight 2,015 kg 1,332 kg
better than 2%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz V-Klasse (W638)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
V-200 CDI 5MT FWD (102 HP) Diesel 102 hp 250 Nm 20.6 s 155 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 212 g/km
V-220 CDI 5MT FWD (122 HP) Diesel 122 hp 300 Nm 17.5 s 164 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 212 g/km
V-230 5MT FWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 210 Nm 14.5 s 174 km/h 11.6 l/100 km 276 g/km
V-280 4AT FWD (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 237 Nm 12.7 s 184 km/h 13.8 l/100 km 329 g/km