Mercedes-Benz 240D Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Mercedes-Benz 240D was introduced in 1974 as a diesel-powered variant of the W115 chassis. It is considered one of Mercedes-Benz's most reliable models. It is renowned for often traveling several hundred thousand kilometers or more in its life, with one million kilometers not being unheard of. Mercedes even made badges available for their cars to mark each 250,000 kilometers the car had traveled. Introduced in 1974 at a price of 19,913.40 Marks, the cost was four times the typical car of the time. It had many luxuries, such as available heated seats, cruise control, leather seats, and a powered sunroof. It was at the time the fastest diesel engine available, though its 4-cylinder, 2.4 liter engine only produced 67 HP. Along with a 2,000 Kg (4400 lbs) weight, performance today is considered extremely poor.In 1976 production of the W115 chassis ended and the 240D became part of the W123 chassis family along with a more powerful version, the Mercedes-Benz 300D. Production of the 240D ended in 1983, but many cars remain on the road today 20 years later, a testament to the quality and durability of the original design.