Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979–1991

1st Generation (W460)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2998 cm3 Diesel
Power87 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
CabrioletSUV 3-doorsSUV 5-doorsSUV opened
Trim
2.0 MT 4WD (109 PS)2.3 AT 4WD (122 PS)2.3 AT 4WD (125 PS)2.3 MT 4WD (102 PS)2.3 MT 4WD (109 PS)2.3 MT 4WD (122 PS)2.3 MT 4WD (125 PS)2.3 MT 4WD (90 PS)2.4 MT 4WD (72 PS)2.5 AT 4WD (84 PS)2.5 MT 4WD (84 PS)2.5 MT 4WD (92 PS)2.8 AT 4WD (150 PS)2.8 AT 4WD (156 PS)2.8 MT 4WD (150 PS)2.8 MT 4WD (156 PS)2.9 AT 4WD (120 PS)2.9 AT 4WD (95 PS)2.9 MT 4WD (95 PS)3.0 AT 4WD (88 PS)3.0 MT 4WD (80 PS)3.0 MT 4WD (88 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Maximum torque172 N*m
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio21
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Capacity2998 cm3
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Number of cylinders5
Max power (kW)65 kW
Engine power87 hp
Engine power88 PS
Cylinder bore90.9 mm
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine modelom617
Engine codeOM617.912
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track width1425 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1699 mm
Curb weight1885 kg
Height1940 mm
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity250 l
Full weight2500 kg
Length4130 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCrossover
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.5 l
Max speed130 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)23.5 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l
Fuel tank capacity96 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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