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1977 Mercedes-Benz 230 Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz 230 - W123

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

230 - W123

Mercedes-Benz E

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have been produced, and in 1993, Mercedes renamed this series of cars the E-Class. Mercedes-Benz E and E-Class cars have been offered in the following generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w120-w121/">W120/W121 (1953-1962)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w110/">W110 (1962-1968)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114/W115 (1969-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123 (1977-1986)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">W124 (1985-1997)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/">W210 (1996-2003)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">W211 (2003-2009)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w212/">W212 (2010-2017)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w213/">W213 (2017-2021)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have…

Mercedes-Benz E - W123

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 generation of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/">E-Class</a> for the 1977 model year. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114 &amp; W115</a>, the W123 was a series of mid size luxury cars available as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">Sedans (W123)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/coupe/">Coupes (C123)</a>, or <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">Wagons (S123)</a>. A long wheelbase version of the sedan known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/limousine/">V123 Limousine</a> was also offered. Well known for their over-engineered and highly reliable nature, W123 cars were massively popular, with over 2.7 million examples sold. These cars were offered with a range of inline 4, inline 5, or inline 6 engines, and were produced until 1986, when they were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">Mercedes-Benz W124</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 generation of their E-Class for the 1977 model year. The successor to the W114 & W115, the W123 was a…

E - W123

W123

Mercedes-Benz E - W123 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz introduced the sedan variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123</a> for the 1977 model year. Known by their chassis code W123, these rear wheel drive sedans were equipped with gasoline or diesel engines. Variants include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/200/">200</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/200-d/">200D</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/230/">230</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/230-e/">230E</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/240-d/">240D</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/250/">250</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/280-e/">280E</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/300-d/">300D</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/300-d-turbodiesel/">300D Turbodiesel</a>. Built until 1985, the W123 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">Mercedes W124</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the sedan variant of the W123 for the 1977 model year. Known by their chassis code W123, these rear wheel drive…

E - W123 Sedan

Sedan

The Mercedes-Benz 230 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 230 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M115.954 engine, which was a 2.3L inline four that generated 109hp. Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. A total of 196,185 examples of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 230 were built before production ended in 1980. The 230 was replaced by the fuel-injected <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/230-e/">W123 Mercedes-Benz 230E</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 230 was a variant of the W123 Sedan that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 230 was powered by Mercedes'…

Mercedes-Benz 200 - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 200 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 200 was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; M115.938 engine, which was a carbureted 2.0L inline four that generated 94hp. This engine was replaced for the 1981 model year by the M102.920. Although this new engine was also a carbureted 2.0L inline four, it generated more power, with an output of 109hp.&nbsp; Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. A total of 158,772 examples of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 200 were built before production ended in 1985.

The Mercedes-Benz 200 was a variant of the W123 Sedan that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 200 was initially powered by…

200 - W123

Mercedes-Benz 250 - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 250 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 250 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M123.920 engine, which was a carbureted 2.5L inline six that generated 129hp (Power increased to 140hp from the 1980 model year). Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via a selection of manual or automatic transmission options. Mercedes also offered a long wheelbase (LWB) version of the 250, known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/limousine/250/">V123 Mercedes-Benz 250</a>. A total of&nbsp;114,796 examples of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 250 were built before production ended in 1985.

The Mercedes-Benz 250 was a variant of the W123 Sedan that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 250 was powered by Mercedes'…

250 - W123

Mercedes-Benz 200D - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 200D was a diesel variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that debuted for the 1977 model year. The 200 D was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM615.940 engine, which was a 2.0L diesel inline four that generated 55hp (Output was increased to 60hp from the 1980 model year). Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via a variety of manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 200D lasted until 1985, with a total of 378,131 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 200D was a diesel variant of the W123 Sedan that debuted for the 1977 model year. The 200 D was powered by Mercedes'…

200D - W123

200 D

Mercedes-Benz 240D - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 240D was a diesel-powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 240 D was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM616.912 engine, which was a 2.4L diesel inline four that generated 65hp (Output was increased to 72hp from the 1979 model year). Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via a variety of manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 240D lasted until 1985, with a total of&nbsp;448,986 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 240D was a diesel-powered variant of the W123 Sedan that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 240 D was powered by…

240D - W123

240 D

Mercedes-Benz 280E - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 280E was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that debuted for the 1977 model year. The 280 E was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M110.984 engine, which was a fuel-injected 2.8L inline six. This engine initially generated 175hp, but a technical update saw power increased to 185hp from the 1979 model year. Both manual and automatic transmission options were available, all of which sent drive to the rear wheels. Production of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 280E ended in 1985 with a total of 126,004 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280E was a variant of the W123 Sedan that debuted for the 1977 model year. The 280 E was fitted with Mercedes' M110.984…

280E - W123

280 E

Mercedes-Benz 300D - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 300D was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a>. Introduced for the 1977 model year, the 300 D was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM617.912 inline five engine. This 3.0L diesel powerplant was originally rated at 80hp, but an update for the 1980 model year increased output to 88hp. Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. Mercedes also offered a long wheelbase (LWB) version of the 300D, known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/limousine/300-d/">V123 Mercedes-Benz 300D</a>. Although production of the 300D lasted until 1985, in North America, the 300D was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/300-d-turbodiesel/">Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel</a> for the 1982 model year. By the end of production, a total of 324,718 examples of the 300D had been built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300D was a diesel powered variant of the W123 Sedan. Introduced for the 1977 model year, the 300 D was powered by…

300D - W123

300 D

Mercedes-Benz 230E - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 230E was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1981 model year. The 230E replaced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/230/">230</a>, and featured the introduction of fuel-injection. These cars were powered by Mercedes&#39; M102.980 engine, which was a 2.3L inline four fitted with Bosch&#39;s K-Jetronic fuel-injection. This powerplant sent 136hp to the rear wheels via both manual and automatic transmission options. A total of 245,874 examples of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 230E were built before production ended in 1985, although the model series would continue life in the next generation as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/sedan/230-e/">W124 Mercedes-Benz 230E</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 230E was a variant of the W123 Sedan that was introduced for the 1981 model year. The 230E replaced the 230, and featured…

230E - W123

230 E

Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel - W123

The Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was exlusive to the Japanese and North American markets. Introduced for the 1982 model year, the 300D Turbodiesel was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM617.952 engine. This turbocharged 3.0L inline five initially generated 121hp and 170 lb ft of torque, but a technical update for the 1983 model year saw output increase to 125hp and 184 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels through a 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel ended in 1985, with a total of 75,261 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel was a variant of the W123 Sedan that was exlusive to the Japanese and North American markets. Introduced…

300D Turbodiesel - W123

300 D Turbodiesel

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The Mercedes-Benz 230 was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4601" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">W123 Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1977 model year. The 230 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M115.954 engine, which was a 2.3L inline four that generated 109hp. Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. A total of 196,185 examples of the W123 Mercedes-Benz 230 were built before production ended in 1980. The 230 was replaced by the fuel-injected <a href="MKT:19465" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/230-e/">W123 Mercedes-Benz 230E</a>.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1977 Mercedes-Benz 230 Automatic Bonhams MPH November (2019) Lot #67	NOT SOLD	Nov 26, 2019 a year ago
	1978 Mercedes-Benz 230 4-Speed Bring A Trailer Auction	$6,500 SOLD	Oct 16, 2019 a year ago

Mercedes-Benz 230 - W123 (1977 to 1980)

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