The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 240 GD Station Wagon swb, offered in Europe from October 1985 to mid-1987, is a 3-door, 4-wheel drive (4×4 part-time) off-road wagon model with a 2.14/1 transfer case. It includes a 2399 cm3 Diesel engine Line 4 (Daimler-Benz OM616) without turbocharger, with Bosch and SOHC, producing 71 KF / 71 hp / 53 kW at 4400 engine rpm and 137 Nm of torque at 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 4-speed manual transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 32.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 120 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 14.1 L/100km. The car has a length of 3945 mm, a width of 1700 mm, a height of 1960 mm and weighs 1900 kg, with a fuel tank of 68 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W460 240 GD Station Wagon swb |
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| Production year: | 1987 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed manual |
| Starting price: | € 26,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.4 L |
| Max torque: | 137 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 4 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2399 cm3 |
| Max power: | 71 PS / 71 hp / 53 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 14.1 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | N/A |
| City: | 10.3-12.4 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 17 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 32.7 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | N/A |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 120 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1900 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2600 kg |
| Length: | 3945 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1960 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 68 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
60%
Safety
75%
Performance
45%
Driveability
75%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
65%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 240 GD Station Wagon swb (1987) is an off-roader valued for its durability and excellent off-road capabilities. This model, with a reliable diesel engine, was known for its utilitarian nature and ability to cope with difficult conditions. However, as a vehicle designed primarily for military use, the on-road driving experience could be spartan, with limited comfort and noticeable noise.