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Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse

1989 – 2000 Germany

With production running from 1989 to 2000, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse stayed on sale for 11 years. Nine variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 94 to 241 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (1979 – 2001), peak power rose from 156 to 241 hp, and minimum weight went up by 205 kg. It was also available as a convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
250 GD 5MT AWD (94 HP)
2.5 L · 5 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 94 hp — 130 5-Speed manual
300 GD 5MT AWD (113 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 113 hp — 142 5-Speed manual
G 200 5MT AWD (118 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 118 hp — 146 5-Speed manual
G 230 5MT AWD (126 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 126 hp 18.7 s 146 5-Speed manual
350 GD Turbo 4AT AWD (136 HP)
3.4 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 136 hp 16.0 s 146 4-Speed automatic
G 300 5MT AWD (170 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 14.2 s 164 5-Speed manual
G 300 Turbodiesel 5AT AWD (177 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 177 hp 15.7 s 163 5-speed automatic
G 320 4AT AWD (210 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 210 hp 12.8 s 171 4-Speed automatic
500 GE 4AT AWD (241 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 241 hp 10.5 s 175 4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
69 KW @ 4600 RPM94 HP @ 4600 RPM93 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
117 lb-ft @ 2600-3100 RPM158 Nm @ 2600-3100 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
81 mph (130 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R 16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4861 lbs (2205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 4600 RPM113 HP @ 4600 RPM111 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
141 lb-ft @ 2700-2900 RPM191 Nm @ 2700-2900 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
88 mph (142 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R 16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4905 lbs (2225 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
371 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1996 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
87 KW @ 5200 RPM118 HP @ 5200 RPM117 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
127 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM172 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
91 mph (146 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4839 lbs (2195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2298 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
93 KW @ 5000 RPM126 HP @ 5000 RPM125 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM190 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
91 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4839 lbs (2195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3449 cm3 (210 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 4600 RPM136 HP @ 4600 RPM134 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
91 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
255/65 R16 109 H M+S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4938 lbs (2240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
374 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2960 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
173 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM235 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
102 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4894 lbs (2220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6503 lbs (2950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
130 KW @ 4600 RPM177 HP @ 4600 RPM174 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
243 lb-ft @ 1600-3600 RPM330 Nm @ 1600-3600 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/65 R16 109 H M+S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5181 lbs (2350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6803 lbs (3086 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Combined
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
321 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
155 KW @ 5500 RPM210 HP @ 5500 RPM208 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM300 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
255/65 R16 109 H M+S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76.2 in (1935 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5114 lbs (2320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6724 lbs (3050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km)
Highway
17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Combined
15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
366 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4973 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
177 KW @ 5000 RPM241 HP @ 5000 RPM237 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
277 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM375 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
265/70 R16 112 H

Dimensions

Length
183.9 in (4671 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
77.3 in (1963 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
112.2 in (2850 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
17 cuFT (481 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5225 lbs (2370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6724 lbs (3050 kg)
Length4,636 – 4,681 mm
Width1,689 – 1,811 mm
Height1,935 – 1,963 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mm
Curb weight2,195 – 2,370 kg
Torque158 – 375 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.