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1979 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

G-class

Modification

240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

Body Type

Off-road vehicle

Start of production

1979

End of production

1987

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal
16.5 UK gal

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

115 km/h 71 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1810 kg 3990.4 lbs

Length

4145 mm 163.19 in

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.1 l/100 km 16.68 US mpg
20.03 UK mpg

- Extra urban

11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

115 km/h 71 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 616.936

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

21

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

10.7 l 11.34 US qt
9.41 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4145 mm 163.19 in

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in

Height

1985 mm 78.15 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1425 mm 56.1 in

Rear (Back) track

1425 mm 56.1 in

Front overhang

745 mm 29.33 in

Rear overhang

800 mm 31.5 in

Ride height

215 mm 8.46 in

Turning diameter

11.4 m 37.4 ft

Approach angle

45 degree

Departure angle

40 degree

Ramp angle

31 degree

Climb angle

39 degree

Wading depth

600 mm 23.62 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc, 303 mm

- Rear

Drum, 260 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

- Rear

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/80 R16

Wheel rims

5.5J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1810 kg 3990.4 lbs

Max. weight

2500 kg 5511.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

743 l 26.24 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1730 l 61.09 cu ft

- Max. roof load

690 kg 1521.2 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

2500 kg 5511.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987