Mercedes-Benz 230
5 generations · 1964–presentThe Mercedes-Benz 230 has been built in 5 generations between 1964 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €38,684 on average across 46 listings — from €11,082 for the W124 to €85,122 for the W110.
Mercedes-Benz 230 generations
Modern C230/E230 trim continuation1993–presentModern C230/E230 trim continuationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 132–612 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Estate
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W1241985–1993230E/230TEAverage used price€11,08216 listings- Power
- 77–306 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Estate
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W1231976–1985230/230EAverage used price€18,34310 listings- Power
- 65–354 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Estate
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W1141968–1976230/230.6Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 54–170 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Coupe
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W1101964–1968230 (Fintail)Average used price€85,12216 listings- Power
- 54–190 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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How the Mercedes-Benz 230 generations differ
| Generation | Modern C230/E230 trim continuation | W124 | W123 | W114 | W110 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1993–present | 1985–1993 | 1976–1985 | 1968–1976 | 1964–1968 |
| Average used price | — | €11,082 | €18,343 | — | €85,122 |
| Typical price range | — | €8,938 – €18,950 | €16,250 – €20,675 | — | €27,867 – €120,473 |
| Average mileage | — | 148,699 km | 108,275 km | — | 57,509 km |
| Listings | 2 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
| Power | 132–612 HP | 77–306 HP | 65–354 HP | 54–170 HP | 54–190 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · LPG · Diesel | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Body styles | Sedan · Estate | Sedan · Estate | Sedan · Estate | Sedan · Coupe | Sedan |
| Length × width | 4.53 × 1.83 m | — | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m | 2.79 m | 2.77 m | 2.75 m | 2.40 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,603 kg | 1,409 kg | 1,474 kg | 1,469 kg | 1,453 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 327 g/km | 175 g/km | 193 g/km | — | 203 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 4 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 2 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | — | €500 | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | 21 | 1,486 | 1,471 | 402 | 494 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mercedes-Benz 230 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | €7,450 | 96,775 km | 2 |
| 1992 | €8,938 | 165,645 km | 5 |
| 1991 | €13,280 | 120,044 km | 4 |
| 1989 | €11,166 | 214,000 km | 3 |
| 1988 | €9,017 | 100,547 km | 3 |
| 1987 | €18,950 | 127,134 km | 1 |
| 1984 | €17,582 | 149,016 km | 4 |
| 1981 | €19,625 | 117,600 km | 2 |
| 1979 | €16,250 | 42,067 km | 2 |
| 1976 | €20,675 | 83,678 km | 2 |
| 1975 | €20,940 | 64,177 km | 2 |
| 1967 | €27,867 | 79,760 km | 3 |
| 1966 | €101,860 | 61,389 km | 4 |
| 1965 | €77,803 | 52,716 km | 5 |
| 1964 | €120,473 | 42,930 km | 4 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).