The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 250 GD Station Wagon swb automatic, offered in Europe from mid-1987 to mid-1992, 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 2497 cm3 Diesel engine Line 5 (Daimler-Benz OM602 D25) without turbocharger, with Bosch and SOHC, producing 83 KF / 83 hp / 62 kW at 4600 engine rpm and 154 Nm of torque at 2200 – 2800 engine rpm. Combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz W4A028), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 28.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 125 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 11.4 L/100km. The car has a length of 3955 mm, a width of 1700 mm, a height of 1925 mm and weighs 1930 kg, with a fuel tank of 82 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W460 250 GD Station Wagon swb automatic |
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| Production year: | 1987 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 4 gears |
| Starting price: | € 26,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.5 L |
| Max torque: | 154 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 5 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
| Max power: | 83 PS / 83 hp / 62 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 11.4 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 10-12 L/100km |
| City: | 11-13.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 15.9 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 28.4 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | N/A |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 125 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1930 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2600 kg |
| Length: | 3955 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1925 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 82 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
70%
Safety
75%
Performance
50%
Driveability
75%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
65%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 250 GD Station Wagon swb automatic (1987) is an off-roader rated for durability, fuel efficiency and excellent off-road capabilities. This model, with a reliable diesel engine and automatic transmission, 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.