Mercedes-Benz W114

The Mercedes-Benz W114 (and similar W115) "Stroke-8" midsize cars were produced from 1968 through 1976. The W114 chassis used straight-6 engines and were sold under the "230", "250", and "280" model names. The W115 used straight-4 and straight-5 engines and were sold as the "200", "220", "230", and "240". The Stroke-8 models replaced the W110 Fintail models beginning in 1968 and were replaced by the W123 series after 1976.

The "stroke-8" name comes from the designation for the 1968 model year cars - they were informally called "W114/8" and "W115/8" the first year. This name stuck in common usage even after the "W114/9" was introduced in 1969. Today, "stroke-8" refers to the entire generation of cars.

Innovations in the stroke-8 models include a center console (a first in a Mercedes sedan), and a revised rear axle. All coupe models used the 6-cylinder engine (and thus were W114s) and were designated with a "C" in the model name.

Models

• W114
  • 1968–1972 230.6 M180 I6
  • 1968–1972 250 M114 I6
  • 1969–1972 250/8 M130 I6
  • 1969–1972 250C M130 I6 (Coupe)
  • 1972–1976 280 M110 I6
  • 1973–1976 280C M110 I6 (Coupe)
• W115
  • 1968–1973 220 M115 I4
  • 1968–1973 220D OM615 Diesel I4
  • 1973–1976 230.4 M115 I4
  • 1973–1976 240D OM616 Diesel I4
  • 1975–1976 300D OM617 Diesel I5