Overview
The Mercedes-Benz OM601 engine is an inline-four diesel engine that was manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1983 to 2000. : 144
Three variants of the engine were built: a 2. 0 L; 120. 6 in3 model, a 2. 2 L; 134. 1 in3 version built for the US market, and a 2. 3 L; 140. 3 in3 for commercial vehicles. The first two were rated by the manufacturer for 72 bhp at 4200 rpm and 96 lb⋅ft of torque at 2800 rpm; the increase in displacement reduced emissions in order to meet US automobile emissions requirements. The commercial vehicle version had 78 bhp in standard variants, the turbocharged version in the V230 TD and Vito 110D had 96 bhp....
engine brand: mercedes-benz
production years: 1983-2000
engine lifespan: ~500 000
features: no
power: 72 – 75 (OM 601 D 20)
73 (OM 601 D 22)
79 – 82 (OM 601 D 23)
98 (OM 601 D 23 LA)
torque: 123 – 130 (OM 601 D 20)
130 (OM 601 D 22)
152 – 157 (OM 601 D 23)
230 (OM 601 D 23 LA)
fuel system: prechamber
fuel type: diesel
euro standards: EURO 0/1
timing drive: chain
hydraulic lifters: yes
phase regulator: no
recommended engine oil: 5W-40
engine oil capacity: 6.0
displacement: 1997 (OM 601 D 20)
2197 (OM 601 D 22)
2299 (OM 601 D 23)
2299 (OM 601 D 23 LA)
compression ratio: 22.0
turbocharging: no
yes (OM 601 D 23 LA)
weight: 175
cylinder bore: 87 (OM 601 D 20)
87 (OM 601 D 22)
89 (OM 601 D 23)
89 (OM 601 D 23 LA)
piston stroke: 84 (OM 601 D 20)
92.4 (OM 601 D 22)
92.4 (OM 601 D 23)
92.4 (OM 601 D 23 LA)
cylinder block: cast iron R4
block head: aluminum 8v