300 series diesel engines Mercedes-Benz

300 series diesel engines Mercedes-Benz

1. Engines Mercedes OM 314

The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume - 3780 cubic centimeters, that corresponds to 345 cubic inches. It is one of 300 series engines, issued shortly after the Second World War. Specifically OM314 was released in 1964, along with 6-cylinder analogue OM 352 and replaced the predecessor - OM 301 that gave at 6-cylinder 55 hp.

There were two models of engines 314 (OM 314 and OM 314 A). In combine harvesters used OM 314. Designation "A" indicates turboversion of the engine.

These engines are very popular and widely used in the 1960s for heavy loads cars. In particular licensed by Mercedes-Benz plants in Brazil and South Africa have developed their production.

Number of cylinders 4, vertical in-line
Bore 97 mm
Stroke 128 mm
Cubic capacity 3780 cm2
Combustion system Four-stroke diesel with direct injection
Compression ratio 17:1
Power 68 hp

2. Engines Mercedes OM 352

The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume 5675 cubic centimeters, that corresponds to 345 cubic inches. It is one of 300 series of engines, issued shortly after the Second World War. Specifically, the OM 352 was released in 1964 and replaced the predecessor - OM 312, which gave at 6-cylinder 80 hp.

There are three models of engines 352 (OM352, OM 352A and OM 352 LA). OM 352 A are used in the combine harvesters.

These engines are very popular and widely used in the 1960s for heavy load cars. In particular licensed by Mercedes-Benz Indian company TATA established output of 713S autos. In fact, the same engine drives Ukrainian buses ETALON manufactured under TATA license.

Number of cylinders 6, vertical in-line
Bore 97 mm
Stroke 128 mm
Cubic capacity 5657 cm2
Combustion system Four-stroke diesel with direct injection
Compression ratio 17:1
Power 110 kW (150 hp)

3. Engine Mercedes OM 360

The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume 8725 cubic centimeters, that corresponds to 525 cubic inches. It is one of 300 series of engines issued shortly after the Second World War. Specifically, the OM 360 was released in 1979 as the most powerful engine in the series.

Mentioned engine has not gained much popularity, but used in the 1980s on heavy engineering and trucks. This engine was mounted on a heavy combine harvester CLAAS Dominator 100.

Number of cylinders 6, vertical in-line
Bore 115 mm
Stroke 140 mm
Cubic capacity 8725 cm2
Combustion system Four-stroke diesel with direct injection
Compression ratio 16,8:1
Power 125 kW (170 hp)

4. Engine Mercedes OM 362

The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume 5675 cubic centimeters, that corresponds to 345 cubic inches. It is one of 300 series of engines, issued shortly after the Second World War. Specifically, the OM 362 was released in 1974 and replaced the predecessor - OM 352, which gave at 6-cylinder 115 hp.

There are three models of engines 362 (OM352, OM 352A and OM 352 LA). OM 352 A are used in combine harvesters.

These engines are very popular and widely used in the 1980s on heavy engineering. In particular licensed by Mercedes-Benz Indian company TATA established output of 713S autos. In fact, the same engine drives Ukrainian buses ETALON manufactured under TATA license.

Number of cylinders 6, vertical in-line
Bore 97 mm
Stroke 128 mm
Cubic capacity 5675 cm2
Combustion system Four-stroke diesel with direct injection
Compression ratio 17:1
Power 120 hp

5. Engine Mercedes OM 366A

The diesel engine manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, four-stroke, volume 5958 cubic centimeters, that corresponds to 360 cubic inches. It is one of 300 series of engines issued shortly after the Second World War. Specifically OM 366 A was released in 1984 and replaced the predecessor -OM 362 A, which gave at 6-cylinder 120 hp.

There are three models of engines 366 (OM366, OM 366A and OM 366 LA). OM 366A are used in combine harvesters.  Designation "A" indicates turboversion of the engine. These engines are very popular and widely used in the 1980s in heavy engineering. Specifically OM 366A drives the combine harvester CLAAS Dominator 98.

These engines are the latest in 300 series. With the introduction of environmental norms Euro II they were replaced with 900 series engines.