Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979–1991

1st Generation (W460)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2874 cm3 Diesel
Power118 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Engine power118 hp
Engine power120 PS
Compression ratio19
Turnover of maximum torque1900 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque280 N*m
Capacity2874 cm3
Max power at RPM3800 RPM
Number of cylinders5
Max power (kW)88 kW
Cylinder bore89 mm
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeOM602.983
Engine modelOM602 D29
Timing beltSOHC
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Front track width1425 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1699 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheel size205/80/R16
Full weight2065 kg
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity250 l
Curb weight2600 kg
Length4130 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCrossover
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.2 l
Max speed138 km/h
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.2 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)16.0 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.3 l
Fuel tank capacity96 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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