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Mercedes-Benz G-class W460 (1979–2001) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 200 GE 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 118 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 230 G 4WD | 4 | 90 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 240 GD 4WD | 4 | 72 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 250 GD 4MATIC | 5 | 94 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 300 GD 4WD | 4 | 88 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 500 GE V8 4MATIC Automatic | 4 | 241 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | AMG G 55 V8 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 354 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | G 230 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 126 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | G 300 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 170 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | G 300 D 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 113 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | G 300 TD 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 177 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | G 320 4MATIC Automatic | 4 | 210 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | G 320 V6 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 215 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | G 350 Turbo 4MATIC Automatic | 4 | 136 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | G 500 V8 4MATIC Automatic | 5 | 296 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
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 200 GE (118 Hp) 4MATIC is 4185 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 4185 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1908 mm tall, with a 2400 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Mercedes-Benz G-class W463 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990–1993 |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon |
| Variant | 200 GE (118 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Body type | Off Road Vehicle |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
Power & torque
| Power | 118 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 5200 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3500 rpm |
Engine
| Engine code | M102.965 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1996 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 89.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 6.0 L |
| Coolant | 5.0 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 | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 5mt |
| Gearbox manufacturer | Mercedes Benz |
Dimensions
| Length | 4185 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Front track | 1425 mm |
| Rear track | 1425 mm |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 2060 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2620 kg |
| Max load | 560 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| 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 | disc |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 205/80 R 16 |
| Wheel rims | 6 J x 16 |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 17.5 kg/Hp, 57.3 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 12 kg/Nm, 83.5 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1990 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1993 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.