The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 280 GE Station Wagon swb automatic, 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 2746 cm3 Line 6 (Daimler-Benz M110) gasoline engine without turbocharger, with Bosch K-Jetronic and DOHC, producing 154 KF / 154 hp / 115 kW at 5250 engine rpm and 226 Nm of torque at 4250 engine rpm. Combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz W4A018), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 14 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 16.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 3945 mm, a width of 1700 mm, a height of 1960 mm and weighs 1945 kg, with a fuel tank of 68 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W460 280 GE Station Wagon swb automatic |
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| Production year: | 1987 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 4 gears |
| Starting price: | € 26,000 |
| Engine size: | 2.7 L |
| Max torque: | 226 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2746 cm3 |
| Max power: | 154 PS / 154 hp / 115 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 16.3 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 13-15.6 L/100km |
| City: | 17.9-21.5 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 9.4 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 14 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | N/A |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 155 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1945 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2600 kg |
| Length: | 3945 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1960 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 68 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
55%
Safety
80%
Performance
65%
Driveability
80%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
70%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 280 GE Station Wagon swb automatic (1987) is an off-roader appreciated for its durability, excellent off-road capabilities and functional design. This model, with a six-cylinder petrol engine and automatic transmission, offered a strong feel and an iconic look. However, the M110 engine was notorious for high fuel consumption and noise, and the city driving experience could be challenging.