Exact configuration / US market

1974 / Not established by source / Not specified for this source group

Mercedes-Benz 240D1974 US-available diesel source group

Mercedes-Benz 240D, with US availability documented in a 1974 primary source.

01 / Key facts

Technical specifications

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Identity

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Model yearThe source year is read from the original manufacturer brochure and matched to the 240 Diesel insert and US publisher panel.: 1974
Corroborated
1974 US range brochure opening and technical insert
Original range brochure opening spread: large printed 1974 heading; accompanying technical insert column 240 Diesel. US issuer confirmed by original rear cover photograph img9377_210830.jpg.
Market: Not recorded
Body style: Not recorded
Doors: Not recorded
Seating capacity: Not recorded
Chassis / platform code: Not recorded
Factory grade: Not recorded
Manufacturer code: Not recorded
EPA vehicle class: Not recorded
FuelEconomy.gov record: Not recorded
Model as listedThe manufacturer identifies the 240D as sold in America in 1974 and names the 220D as its predecessor. This record only establishes model identity, diesel fuel and dated US availability; promotional economy, resale and maintenance claims are not imported.: 240D
Verified
Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974
Scientific American, October 1974; printed page 9, PDF page 11; Mercedes-Benz advertisement, 240D identity and 1974 America caption
Source marketThe manufacturer identifies the 240D as sold in America in 1974 and names the 220D as its predecessor. This record only establishes model identity, diesel fuel and dated US availability; promotional economy, resale and maintenance claims are not imported.: United States availability documented during 1974
Verified
Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974
Scientific American, October 1974; printed page 9, PDF page 11; Mercedes-Benz advertisement, 240D identity and 1974 America caption
Source manufacturer / groupManufacturer/group label retained from the certification transcription. It can name a parent company, an explicit division or the manufacturer of an imported model; the retail make is documented separately.: Mercedes-Benz
Verified
Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974
Scientific American, October 1974; printed page 9, PDF page 11; Mercedes-Benz advertisement, 240D identity and 1974 America caption
Retail makeUsed only to establish the retail make of a source-listed model. No production-year range, body, engine, transmission, drivetrain or annual inventory is inferred from this identity reference.: Mercedes-Benz
Verified
Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974
Scientific American, October 1974; printed page 9, PDF page 11; Mercedes-Benz advertisement, 240D identity and 1974 America caption; manufacturer/group or explicit marque within the source model name

Powertrain

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Powertrain layout: Not recorded
Powertrain type: Not recorded
Engine: Not recorded
Engine description: Not recorded
Engine code: Not recorded
Engine position: Not recorded
Cylinders: Not recorded
Displacement: Not recorded
Bore: Not recorded
Stroke: Not recorded
Compression ratio: Not recorded
Valves: Not recorded
Induction: Not recorded
Fuel delivery: Not recorded
Fuel: Not recorded
Alternate fuel: Not recorded
Stop-start system: Not recorded
Engine power: Not recorded
Power speed: Not recorded
Engine torque: Not recorded
Torque speed: Not recorded
Redline: Not recorded
Fuel typeThe manufacturer identifies the 240D as sold in America in 1974 and names the 220D as its predecessor. This record only establishes model identity, diesel fuel and dated US availability; promotional economy, resale and maintenance claims are not imported.: Diesel
Verified
Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974
Scientific American, October 1974; printed page 9, PDF page 11; Mercedes-Benz advertisement, 240D identity and 1974 America caption

Transmission

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Transmission: Not recorded
Transmission code: Not recorded
Transmission type: Not recorded
EPA transmission descriptor: Not recorded
Forward ratios / speeds: Not recorded
Driven wheels: Not recorded
Differential: Not recorded
Transfer case: Not recorded

Gearing

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1st gear: Not recorded
2nd gear: Not recorded
3rd gear: Not recorded
4th gear: Not recorded
5th gear: Not recorded
6th gear: Not recorded
7th gear: Not recorded
8th gear: Not recorded
9th gear: Not recorded
10th gear: Not recorded
CVT lowest ratio: Not recorded
CVT highest ratio: Not recorded
Reverse: Not recorded
Final drive: Not recorded
Front final drive: Not recorded
Rear final drive: Not recorded
Secondary reduction: Not recorded
Transfer-case high range: Not recorded
Transfer-case low range: Not recorded

Chassis and steering

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Frame / construction: Not recorded
Front suspension: Not recorded
Rear suspension: Not recorded
Steering: Not recorded
Steering ratio: Not recorded
Turns lock-to-lock: Not recorded
Turning circle: Not recorded

Brakes

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Brake system: Not recorded
Front brakes: Not recorded
Rear brakes: Not recorded
Front rotor diameter: Not recorded
Rear rotor diameter: Not recorded
Anti-lock braking: Not recorded

Wheels and tires

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Wheels: Not recorded
Front wheel: Not recorded
Rear wheel: Not recorded
Front tire: Not recorded
Rear tire: Not recorded
Wheel fastener torque: Not recorded
Front cold tire pressure: Not recorded
Rear cold tire pressure: Not recorded

Replacement fitment

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Wheel bolt pattern: Not recorded
Center bore: Not recorded
Front wheel offset: Not recorded
Rear wheel offset: Not recorded
Wheel fastener thread: Not recorded
Spare tire: Not recorded
Driver-side wiper: Not recorded
Passenger-side wiper: Not recorded
Rear wiper: Not recorded
12 V battery specification: Not recorded
12 V battery group / size: Not recorded
Low-beam bulb: Not recorded
High-beam bulb: Not recorded
Fog-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Front turn-signal bulb: Not recorded
Rear turn-signal bulb: Not recorded
Brake-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Reverse-lamp bulb: Not recorded
Engine air-filter fitment: Not recorded
Cabin air-filter fitment: Not recorded
Engine oil-filter fitment: Not recorded
Engine oil drain washer: Not recorded

Dimensions and capacity

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Overall length: Not recorded
Overall width: Not recorded
Overall height: Not recorded
Wheelbase: Not recorded
Front track: Not recorded
Rear track: Not recorded
Ground clearance: Not recorded
Curb weight: Not recorded
Weight distribution: Not recorded
Passenger volume: Not recorded
Cargo volume: Not recorded
Payload: Not recorded
Drag coefficient: Not recorded

Load and utility

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GVWR: Not recorded
Front GAWR: Not recorded
Rear GAWR: Not recorded
GCWR: Not recorded
Maximum trailer weight: Not recorded
Maximum tongue load: Not recorded
Maximum roof load: Not recorded
Cargo-bed length: Not recorded
Cargo-bed width: Not recorded
Cargo-bed depth: Not recorded
Cargo-floor length: Not recorded
Cargo-area width: Not recorded
Cargo-area height: Not recorded

Fluids and capacities

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Fuel tank: Not recorded
Engine oil capacity: Not recorded
Engine oil with filter: Not recorded
Engine oil without filter: Not recorded
Conditional engine oil refill: Not recorded
Coolant capacity: Not recorded
Automatic transmission fluid capacity: Not recorded
CVT fluid capacity: Not recorded
DCT fluid capacity: Not recorded
Manual transmission fluid capacity: Not recorded
Differential oil capacity: Not recorded
Front differential fluid capacity: Not recorded
Rear differential fluid capacity: Not recorded
Transfer-case fluid capacity: Not recorded
A/C refrigerant charge: Not recorded
Washer-fluid capacity: Not recorded

Service specifications

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Minimum fuel octane: Not recorded
Engine oil viscosity: Not recorded
Engine oil specification: Not recorded
Engine oil drain-plug torque: Not recorded
Automatic transmission fluid: Not recorded
CVT fluid: Not recorded
DCT fluid: Not recorded
Manual transmission fluid: Not recorded
Coolant specification: Not recorded
Differential fluid: Not recorded
Transfer-case fluid: Not recorded
Brake fluid: Not recorded
Power-steering fluid: Not recorded
A/C refrigerant type: Not recorded
Spark-plug type: Not recorded
Spark-plug gap: Not recorded
Spark-plug torque: Not recorded

Efficiency

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EPA city: Not recorded
EPA highway: Not recorded
EPA combined: Not recorded
EPA city, alternate fuel: Not recorded
EPA highway, alternate fuel: Not recorded
EPA combined, alternate fuel: Not recorded

Range

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Total range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel city range: Not recorded
Alternate-fuel highway range: Not recorded

Emissions

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Tailpipe CO₂: Not recorded
Emissions classification: Not recorded
EPA fuel-economy score: Not recorded
EPA greenhouse-gas score: Not recorded

Safety

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Tire-pressure monitoring: Not recorded
Stability control: Not recorded
Driver-assistance suite: Not recorded

Body

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Roof: Not recorded
Aerodynamic equipment: Not recorded

US safety ratings and recalls

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Sources used

The manufacturer identifies the 240D as sold in America in 1974 and names the 220D as its predecessor. This record only establishes model identity, diesel fuel and dated US availability; promotional economy, resale and maintenance claims are not imported.

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz 240D US advertisement, October 1974

Applies to: Manufacturer advertisement explicitly identifying the 240D as sold in America in 1974; October 1974 publication
Retrieved: 2026-09-05

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Manufacturer

1974 US range brochure opening and technical insert

The evidence is the photographed original manufacturer publication, preserved by an independent literature archive. Model-year and US publisher identity are read from the photographed pages; no claim relies only on the seller description. Small technical figures are not imported.

Applies to: Original Mercedes-Benz North America brochure photograph: printed 1974 heading and technical insert headed 240 Diesel
Retrieved: 2026-09-05

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