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Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz

1990 – 2000 Germany

With production running from 1990 to 2000, the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse Kurz stayed on sale for 10 years. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 94 to 296 hp. All-wheel drive is standard on every version. Against its predecessor (1979 – 2001), peak power rose from 156 to 296 hp, and minimum weight went up by 190 kg.

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
200 GE 5MT AWD (118 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 118 hp — — 5-Speed manual
230 GE 5MT AWD (126 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 126 hp 17.7 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
300 GE 5MT AWD (170 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 13.5 s 164 5-Speed manual
G 300 Turbodiesel 5AT AWD (177 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 177 hp 14.2 s 164 5-speed automatic
G 320 (L6) 4AT AWD (210 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 210 hp 12.5 s 171 4-speed automatic
G 320 (V6) 5AT AWD (215 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 215 hp 10.9 s 172 5-speed automatic
G 500 V8 5AT AWD (296 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 296 hp 9.7 s 190 5-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 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
164.8 in (4186 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
75.1 in (1908 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4563 lbs (2070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5776 lbs (2620 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 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
164.8 in (4186 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
75.1 in (1908 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4607 lbs (2090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5776 lbs (2620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
331 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

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
205 R16 M+S

Dimensions

Length
164.8 in (4186 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
75.1 in (1908 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4541 lbs (2060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5776 lbs (2620 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)
17.7 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
164.8 in (4186 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
75.1 in (1908 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4541 lbs (2060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5776 lbs (2620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
362 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
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4729 lbs (2145 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5974 lbs (2710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
336 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
Mechanical Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
102 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.5 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
164.8 in (4186 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
75.1 in (1908 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.1/56.1 in (1,425/1,425 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4596 lbs (2085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5776 lbs (2620 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
395 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
102 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/65 R16 109 H M+S

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4949 lbs (2245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6195 lbs (2810 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
288 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)
12.5 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
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4883 lbs (2215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6062 lbs (2750 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
V6
Displacement
3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
158 KW @ 5500 RPM215 HP @ 5500 RPM212 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM300 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
255/65 R16 109 H M+S

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4883 lbs (2215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6195 lbs (2810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

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

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
218 KW @ 5500 RPM296 HP @ 5500 RPM292 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
336 lb-ft @ 2800-4000 RPM456 Nm @ 2800-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
265/60 R18 H

Dimensions

Length
166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width
69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height
76 in (1930 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.1/58.1 in (1,476/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.5 in (216 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5214 lbs (2365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6195 lbs (2810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km)
Highway
17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Combined
14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
397 g/km
Length4,186 – 4,229 mm
Width1,689 – 1,760 mm
Height1,908 – 1,930 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight2,060 – 2,365 kg
Torque158 – 456 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.