The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a series of German full-size SUVs produced since 1979 by Mercedes-Benz. The production of the 2nd generation of the model started in 1990. Development of the next version of the car began in 2016. The name of the series of models comes from the abbreviated G-Wagen or Geländewagen, which means “SUV” in German. Initially, the car was developed as a military transport, but its civilian version was immediately presented.
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the Mercedes M177 has been assembled in Germany only since 2015 and is installed on AMG versions of such models as the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, and GLS-Class. In addition to the standard one, there is a hybrid modification with an electric motor producing 22 hp and 250 Nm.
The Mercedes M102 engine is an inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine from Mercedes-Benz for passenger cars W123, W124, W201 and SUV W460/461. The engine appeared in 1980 to replace the M115 series motors and was produced in different volumes and configurations until 1996.
The V8 series of Mercedes M113 engines with a volume of 4.3 was produced from 1997 to 2008 and was installed on the largest and most expensive cars of the concern, such as W211, W219, W220 and W251. There were even more powerful engine modifications with a volume of 5.0 and 5.4 liters for AMG …
The M113 E50 engine is an unusually lightweight, compact engine (unlike its predecessor M119) was a continuation of the line of three-valve M112 engines. The engineers added two more to the six cylinders and got the M113. Due to its compactness, it was installed on all rear- and all-wheel drive Mercedes models.
The 5.5-liter bi-turbo Mercedes M157 engine was produced in Germany from 2010 to 2019 and installed on AMG modifications of the CLS-Class, E-Class, ML-Class, GL-Class and S-Class models. There is an atmospheric version of the engine with a cylinder deactivation system and the M152 index.
The V8 series of Mercedes M273 engines with a volume of 4.7 and 5.5 liters was assembled from 2005 to 2015 and installed on many expensive models of the German concern, such as the W211, W221 and X164. These powertrains have earned a reputation as one of the most problematic motors in the company.
The 5.8-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M137 E58 engine was produced from 1999 to 2003 and was installed on the top models of the concern, such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in the 220th body. Based on this power unit, AMG has developed its own 6.3-liter engine.
The 6.0-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M279 engine was first introduced in 2012 and is installed on top versions of CL, G, S and SL models, including the G65, S65 or SL65. There are two modifications of this power unit: stock for 530 hp and AMG for 630 hp.
The 2.4-liter in-line diesel engine Mercedes OM616 was produced from 1973 to 1992 and was installed both on mid-size models such as W115, W123, and on the Geländewagen SUV. This power unit was seriously upgraded in 1978, so there are two versions of it.
The 3.0-liter inline 5-cylinder Mercedes OM 617 engine was assembled from 1974 to 1990 and installed on such popular models as the W123, W126 or Geländewagen SUV. This diesel unit has been constantly upgraded, so it has several modifications.
A series of diesel engines Mercedes OM 602 for 2.5 and 2.9 liters was assembled from 1985 to 2001 and installed on many popular models of the concern, such as W124, W201, W210 or W463. In addition to the pre-chamber versions of the engine, a modification with direct fuel injection was offered.
The 2.7-liter 5-cylinder in-line Mercedes OM612 engine was produced from 1999 to 2007 and installed on such popular concern models as the W203, W210, W163 and Geländewagen. There was an AMG version of this diesel unit with a volume of 3.0 liters and a power of 230 hp.
Mercedes OM603 6-cylinder engines of 3.0 and 3.5 liters were produced from 1984 to 1997 and were installed on a number of popular models of the German concern, such as W124, W126 and W140. Three modifications of this diesel engine were offered, atmospheric and two turbocharged.
The 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder Mercedes OM606 engine was assembled from 1993 to 2001 and installed on such popular models as the E-Class, S-Class and Geländewagen SUV. This power unit was offered in two versions: 300D for 136 hp and 300TD for 177 hp.
The 2.9-liter 6-cylinder Mercedes OM656 diesel engine has been produced since 2017 and is installed on many modern models of the concern, such as the W213, W222 or W463. This diesel has an aluminum block and plasma sprayed cast iron with Nanoslide coating.
The 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine Mercedes OM 642 has been produced by the concern since 2005 and is installed on almost all models from the C-Class to the G-Class SUV and Vito minibuses. Also, this diesel engine is actively installed on Chrysler and Jeep models under its EXL index.
The Mercedes OM628 engine is an 8-cylinder diesel engine in a V-configuration with direct injection and turbocharger, developed and produced by Daimler-Benz for use in Mercedes-Benz mid-range passenger cars. OM 628 debuted in the summer of 2000 in the Mercedes S 400 CDI S-Class (220 series).
