Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors

1996 – 2003 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and predecessors was in production from 1996 to 2003. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 98 to 174 hp.

Body styleNot specified

Production1996 – 2003

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power98 – 174 hp

0–100 km/h12.7 – 20.6 s

Top speed155 – 184 km/h

Fuel economy8.0 – 13.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
V-230 Turbodiesel 5MT FWD (98 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	98 hp	20.6 s	156	5-Speed manual
V-200 CDI 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	102 hp	20.6 s	155	5-Speed manual
V-220 CDI 5MT FWD (122 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	122 hp	17.5 s	164	5-Speed manual
V-230 5MT FWD (143 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	143 hp	14.5 s	174	5-Speed manual
V-280 4AT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	12.7 s	184	4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2299 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 72 KW @ 3800 RPM98 HP @ 3800 RPM97 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1700-2400 RPM230 Nm @ 1700-2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 20.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70 R15 C 96 T

Dimensions

Length: 183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 72.6 in (1844 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm)
Wheelbase: 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4442 lbs (2015 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5798 lbs (2630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2151 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 3800 RPM102 HP @ 3800 RPM101 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM250 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 20.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70TR15

Dimensions

Length: 183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 72.6 in (1844 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm)
Wheelbase: 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4433.4 lbs (2011 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5952.4 lbs (2700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 212 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2151 cm3 (131 ci)
Power: 90 KW @ 3800 RPM122 HP @ 3800 RPM121 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM300 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70TR15

Dimensions

Length: 183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 72.6 in (1844 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm)
Wheelbase: 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4433.4 lbs (2011 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5952.4 lbs (2700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 212 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power: 105 KW @ 5000 RPM143 HP @ 5000 RPM141 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM210 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70 R15 C 96 T

Dimensions

Length: 183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 72.6 in (1844 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm)
Wheelbase: 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5798.1 lbs (2630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 276 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 6000 RPM174 HP @ 6000 RPM172 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 175 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM237 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 20.6 gallons (78.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/60HR16

Dimensions

Length: 183.4 in (4658 mm)
Width: 74 in (1880 mm)
Height: 72.6 in (1844 mm)
Front/rear Track: 63.8/64.2 in (1,621/1,631 mm)
Wheelbase: 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 20.5-120.8 cuFT (580 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5798.1 lbs (2630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 329 g/km

Length4,658 mm

Width1,880 mm

Height1,844 mm

Wheelbase3,000 mm

Curb weight1,970 – 2,015 kg

Torque210 – 300 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.