Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979–1991

1st Generation (W460)
General information
Number of doors3
CountryGermany
Car classJ
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2298 cm3 Gasoline
Power121 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany

Specifications

Engine
Engine power121 hp
Engine power122 PS
Maximum torque188 N*m
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity2298 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power at RPM5100 RPM
Stroke cycle80.25 mm
Compression ratio9
Max power (kW)90 kW
Cylinder bore95.5 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modelm102
Engine codeM102.987
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Front track width1425 mm
Back track width1425 mm
Width1699 mm
Curb weight1880 kg
Height1920 mm
Clearance210 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Min trunk capacity250 l
Full weight2600 kg
Length4110 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCrossover
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA84.1 5x130 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.2 l
Max speed147 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.0 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km16.1 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)17.3 s
Fuel92
Fuel tank capacity96 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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