Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class (Off-road vehicle) G-class (W460) 1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

Off-road vehicle, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

14.1 l/100 km 16.68 US mpg
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg

How much power, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
30 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

115 km/h 71.46 mph

What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

2399 cm3
146.4 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

All wheel drive (4x4),

How long is this vehicle, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

3945 mm
155.31 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the curb weight, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD 1979?

1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.

Mercedes-Benz G-class (Off-road vehicle) G-class (W460) 1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987 Specs

General information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model G-class (Off-road vehicle)
Version G-class (W460)
Engine version 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
Year production start 1979
Year production end 1987
Vehicle type Off-road vehicle
Horsepower RPM 72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1810 kg

3990.37 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

3945 mm

155.31 in.
Doors 3
Top Speed 115 km/h 71.46 mph

Engine specs

Designation model OM 616.936
Cam configuration SOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Displacement (liters)

2399 cm3

146.4 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 30 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

25.1 kg/Hp

39.8 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 13.2 kg/Nm, 75.7 Nm/tonne

13.2 kg/Nm

75.7 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

137 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

101.05 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

90.9 mm

3.58 in.
Stroke (mm in)

92.4 mm

3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21
Fuel delivery system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Fuel type Diesel
Valvetrain 2
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

6.5 l

6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine coolant

10.5 l

11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration All wheel drive (4x4)
Transmission 4

Brakes

Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

Steering

Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Turning diameter m - ft

11.4 m

37.4 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm
Rear suspension Helical spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 205/80 R16
Wheels rims 5.5J x 16

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 5
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

743 l

26.24 cu. ft.
Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft.

1730 l

61.09 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

3945 mm

155.31 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1700 mm

66.93 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1985 mm

78.15 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2400 mm

94.49 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1425 mm

56.1 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1425 mm

56.1 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1810 kg

3990.37 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2500 kg

5511.56 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

690 kg

1521.19 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

64 l

16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

14.1 l/100 km

16.68 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

11.8 l/100 km

19.93 US mpg

Engine type

4 CYLINDER INLINE
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