Mercedes-Benz 230C/280CE Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1977-1985, 18675 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,5 seats(Hardtop) |
Mercedes its graceful 250CE/280CE coupes with equally attractive 230C and 280CE models in 1977. Both cars were based on a shortened W123 saloon platform and shared a common coupe body which looked very elegant and understated. Once again the side-windows had pillar-less glass and there was plenty of room (by coupe standards) for three rear passengers.
The 230C used a 2307cc, four cylinder engine which produced around 109bhp. 280CE Coupes had a 2746cc straight six engine which produced an impressive 125mph top-speed. The 230C Coupe was only sold in the UK from 1977-1980 and provided the entry model to this two car range, the 280CE continued to sell in the UK until 1985.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2307cc | S4 OHC | |||
| 2746cc | S6 DOHC | Mercedes S6 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 mph | 14.2 s | 18 mpg | 230C |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Our Cars |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Merc to Monte-Carlo |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Merc to Monte-Carlo - Experience 500 miles in three days: crossing the Alps in a Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' from Stuttgart to Monaco. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2002 pg 58 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Aston Martin V8 Volante vs Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. All other cars suffer punishing depreciation on their way to secondhand bargain status, but these two convertibles have never really fallen out of the desirability tree. | ||||
| Article |
The young ones |
116 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2009 | |||
| The young ones- Martin Buckley investigates a new innovation in old cars from Mercedes, as it cashes in on the burgeoning 'Youngtimer' movement. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Classics - Drivers Diaries - 1972 MG Midget, 1984 Mercedes 230TE, Andrew Noakes. |
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| Publication | Classics May 2004 | |||
| Staff Classics - Drivers Diaries - 1972 MG Midget, 1984 Mercedes 230TE, Andrew Noakes. | ||||
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