The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 GD Station Wagon swb, offered in Europe from mid-1987 to mid-1991, 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 2998 cm3 Diesel engine Line 5 (Daimler-Benz OM617) without turbocharger, with Bosch and SOHC, producing 87 KF / 87 hp / 65 kW at 4400 engine rpm and 172 Nm of torque at 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 4-speed manual transmission, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 24.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 11.3 L/100km. The car has a length of 3955 mm, a width of 1700 mm, a height of 1925 mm and weighs 1935 kg, with a fuel tank of 82 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W460 300 GD Station Wagon swb |
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| Production year: | 1987 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed manual |
| Starting price: | € 26,000 |
| Engine size: | 3.0 L |
| Max torque: | 172 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 5 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 2998 cm3 |
| Max power: | 87 PS / 87 hp / 65 kW |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption: | 11.3 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 9.9-11.9 L/100km |
| City: | 11-13.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 14 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 24.5 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | N/A |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 130 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1935 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 300 GD Station Wagon swb (1987) is an off-road vehicle 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.