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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door 290 GD Turbodiesel 4AT AWD (120 HP)

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door · 1979 - present · Diesel

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door 290 GD Turbodiesel 4AT AWD (120 HP) produces 120 hp and 280 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 17.2 seconds and reaches 137 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.7 l/100 km, equal to 254 g CO2 per km.

Power
120 hp
Torque
280 Nm
0–100
17.2 s
Top speed
137 km/h

Engine

Power 120 hp
Power (kW) 88 kW
Torque 280 Nm
Displacement 2,874 cc
Cylinders L5
Fuel system Direct Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 64 l

Performance

Top speed 137 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 17.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 10.7 l/100 km
City consumption 12.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 10.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 254 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,465 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,946 mm
Wheelbase 2,850 mm
Ground clearance 211 mm
Cargo volume 481 l
Unladen weight 2,105 kg
Gross weight limit 2,900 kg
Tyre size 205/80 R16
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door 290 GD Turbodiesel 4AT AWD (120 HP) compared with 605 trims of other cars from the 1976–1982 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 120 hp 125 hp
better than 57%
Torque 280 Nm 193 Nm
better than 84%
Top speed 137 km/h 180 km/h
better than 4%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 17.2 s 12.6 s
better than 13%
Combined consumption 10.7 l/100 km 9.8 l/100 km
better than 28%
CO2 emissions 254 g/km 223 g/km
better than 25%
Cargo volume 481 l 429 l
better than 65%
Unladen weight 2,105 kg 1,239 kg
better than 1%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-Door
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
240 GD 4AT AWD (72 HP) Diesel 72 hp 137 Nm 114 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 315 g/km
250 GD 5MT AWD (84 HP) Diesel 84 hp 154 Nm 126 km/h
300 GD 4MT AWD (88 HP) Diesel 88 hp 172 Nm 130 km/h
290 GD 5MT AWD (95 HP) Diesel 95 hp 192 Nm 25.0 s 132 km/h
230 G 4MT AWD (109 HP) Petrol 109 hp 174 Nm 137 km/h
200 GE (G-Kat) 4MT AWD (118 HP) Petrol 118 hp 172 Nm
200 GE 4MT AWD (122 HP) Petrol 122 hp 178 Nm
230 GE (G-Kat) 4MT AWD (122 HP) Petrol 122 hp 188 Nm 151 km/h
230 GE 4MT AWD (125 HP) Petrol 125 hp 192 Nm 151 km/h
280 GE 4MT AWD (156 HP) Petrol 156 hp 226 Nm 158 km/h