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Generation 1, W638

Mercedes-Benz V-class Minivan

10.1996 - 12.1998 · Europe

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Generation 1, W638

W638.234, W638.244, W638.274, W638.294

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Mercedes-Benz V-class, Generation 1, W638, Europe market. This overview covers 21 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1996 - 12.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 21 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
7
Engine codes
M 104.900, M 111 E 20, M 111 E 23, OM 601 D 23 LA
Engine displacement, cc
1998–2792
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
3000
Ground clearance, mm
160
Fuel
Petrol AI-92, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

21 versions

2.3 L, 143 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 111 E 23 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 230 AT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 AT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 AT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.3 L, 143 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 111 E 23 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 230 MT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 MT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 MT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.8 L, 174 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 104.900 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 280 AT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 280 AT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 280 AT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.3 L, 98 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 601 D 23 LA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 230 TD MT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 TD MT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 TD MT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.3 L, 98 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 601 D 23 LA · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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V 230 TD AT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 TD AT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 230 TD AT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 111 E 20 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 200 MT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 200 MT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 200 MT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 111 E 20 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
V 200 AT TrendBase grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 200 AT FashionUpper grade 10.1996 - 12.1998
V 200 AT AmbienteTop grade 10.1996 - 12.1998

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