Compare: Mercedes-Benz G-class 1979 Off-road 72 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

G-class

Generation

G-class (W460)

Modification (Engine)

240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

Start of production

1979

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Off-road

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

115 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

25.1 kg/Hp, 39.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

13.2 kg/Nm, 75.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

30 Hp/l

Torque

137 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 616.936

Engine displacement

2399 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

10.7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1810 kg

Max. weight

2500 kg

Max load

690 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

743 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1730 l

Fuel tank capacity

75 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4145 mm

Width

1700 mm

Height

1985 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1425 mm

Rear (Back) track

1425 mm

Front overhang

745 mm

Rear overhang

800 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

215 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Approach angle

45°

Departure angle

40°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

31°

Climb angle

38.7°

Wading depth

600 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc, 303 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 260 mm

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

205/80 R16

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 16