Mercedes-Benz G-class 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD

1979 - 1987
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Body type
, 5 seats
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Boot capacity
743 l
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Engine capacity
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Power
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Transmission
4 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
All wheel drive (4x4)
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
115 km/h
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Fuel
Diesel
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
Start of production
1979 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Seats
5
Doors
3
End of production
1987 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1425 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1985 mm
Length
4145 mm
Front track
1425 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
1.4
Front overhang
745 mm
Rear overhang
800 mm
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
31 °
Wading depth
600 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
215 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type
Diesel
Weight-to-power ratio
25.1 kg/Hp, 39.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
13.2 kg/Nm, 75.7 Nm/tonne
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.1 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11.8 l
Maximum speed
115 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load
690 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
Fuel tank capacity
75 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1730 l
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
743 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2500 kg
Max. weight
2500 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc, 303 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 260 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size
5.5J x 16
Tires size
205/80 R16

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