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Mercedes-Benz G-class W460 (1979–2001) Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 1 1979 - 2017 W460 Off Road Vehicle
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Mercedes-Benz G-class W460 overview

The Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) is the 1st generation of the G-class, built from 1979 to 2001. It is offered as an Off Road Vehicle with 15 engines (diesel, petrol), from 72 HP to 354 HP. The G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 s, reaches a top speed of 190 km/h and is 4230 mm long.

How much horsepower does the Mercedes-Benz G-class have?

The Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) has 72 HP to 354 HP, depending on the engine: 2.4 Om616 (72 HP), 3.0 Om617 (88 HP), 2.3 M115 (90 HP), 2.5 Om602 (94 HP), 3.0 Om603 (113 HP), 2.0 M102 (118 HP), 2.3 M102 (126 HP), 3.5 Om603 (136 HP), 3.0 M103 (170 HP), 3.0 Om606 (177 HP), 3.2 M104 (210 HP), 3.2 M112 (215 HP), 5.0 M117 (241 HP), 5.0 M113 (296 HP), 5.4 M113 (354 HP).

What engines are available for the Mercedes-Benz G-class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-class is available with 15 engines: 2.4 Om616 (72 HP, diesel), 3.0 Om617 (88 HP, diesel), 2.3 M115 (90 HP, petrol), 2.5 Om602 (94 HP, diesel), 3.0 Om603 (113 HP, diesel), 2.0 M102 (118 HP, petrol), 2.3 M102 (126 HP, petrol), 3.5 Om603 (136 HP, diesel), 3.0 M103 (170 HP, petrol), 3.0 Om606 (177 HP, diesel), 3.2 M104 (210 HP, petrol), 3.2 M112 (215 HP, petrol), 5.0 M117 (241 HP, petrol), 5.0 M113 (296 HP, petrol), 5.4 M113 (354 HP, petrol).

What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz G-class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-class is 4230 mm long, 1760 mm wide, 1931 mm tall, with a 2400 mm wheelbase.

How fast is the Mercedes-Benz G-class?

The Mercedes-Benz G-class G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 s and has a top speed of 190 km/h.

Advanced Specs

Overview

Generation Mercedes-Benz G-class W463
Year 1998–2000
Platform Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
Variant G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
Body type Off Road Vehicle
Engine type Fuel
Fuel type Petrol
Seats 5
Doors 3
Emission standard Euro 2

Power & torque

Power 296 HP
Power @ max rpm 5500 rpm
Torque 456 Nm
Torque @ min rpm 2800 rpm
Torque @ max rpm 4000 rpm

Performance

Top speed 190 km/h
0–100 km/h 9.7 s
0–62 mph 9.7 s

Engine

Engine code M113.962
Displacement 4966 cc
Cylinders 8
Configuration V Engine
Bore 97.0 mm
Stroke 84.0 mm
Compression ratio 10
Valves per cylinder 3
Injection system Multi Port Manifold Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine
Valvetrain sohc
Oil capacity 8.0 L
Coolant 12.0 L
Engine layout Front Longitudinal

Drivetrain & transmission

Drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion Engine
Drivetrain architecture The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives Permanently The Four Wheels Of The Vehicle
Gearbox type Torque Converter
Gears 5
Gearbox code 722.6
Gearbox manufacturer Mercedes Benz

Dimensions

Length 4230 mm
Width 1760 mm
Height 1931 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front track 1475 mm
Rear track 1475 mm
Boot space 250 – 1580 L
Ground clearance 210 mm
Turning circle 11.3 m

Mass

Kerb weight 2365 kg
Max weight 2810 kg
Max load 445 kg

Consumption & emissions

Fuel combined (NEDC) 16.7 L/100km
CO₂ (NEDC) 400 g/km
Fuel tank 96.0 L

Chassis & brakes

Front suspension Coil Spring Rigid Axle Suspension Trailing Arm
Rear suspension Rigid Axle Suspension Trailing Arm Coil Spring
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes disc
Steering type Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tire size 265/60 R 18
Wheel rims 7.5 J x 18
Assisting systems Abs Anti Lock Braking System

Efficiency ratios

Weight-to-power 8 kg/Hp, 125.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.8 Nm/tonne
Max roof load 150 kg

Other

Start Of Production 1998
End Of Production 2000

Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.

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