For Benz GL 350 CDI 4MATIC OM642 7A/MT diesel engine
The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter (2,987 cc) 72° V6 diesel engine (produced from 2005 to 2021), featuring an aluminum cylinder block and heads, common-rail direct injection technology, and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Depending on the specific vehicle model and sales region, this engine produces between 188 and 261 horsepower (140–195 kW) and between 325 and 457 pound-feet (440–620 N·m) of torque.
Description
Key Specifications:
Engine Type: 72° V6 Diesel Engine (OM 642).
Displacement: 3.0 L (2,987 cc).
Bore x Stroke: 83 mm x 92 mm (3.27 in x 3.62 in).
Material: Aluminum block and cylinder heads.
Valve Train: DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts), 4 valves per cylinder (24 valves total).
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1.
Fuel System: Common rail direct injection.
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry Turbocharger (Garrett GT2056VK, GTB2060VKLR, or GTB2260VKLR).
Engine Characteristics and Applications:
Application Range: Widely applied across the entire range of Mercedes-Benz models, including the Sprinter van, E-Class, M-Class, GL-Class, and G-Class.
