Mercedes-Benz OM616 engine

The OM616 was a {{cvt|2404|cc|L|1|disp=flip}} engine with power output of {{cvt|65|PS|kW|0}}. In August 1978 the precombustion chamber was updated for more swirl and more efficient combustion. The new camshaft pushes the valves deeper so the air and exhaust gases have less resistance. The engine capacity was lowered to {{cvt|2399|cc|L|1|disp=flip}} to satisfy engine displacement tax laws in Europe, but power output rose to {{cvt|72|PS|kW|0}}. A similar technique power update around these time was also done on the OM615 and OM617.{{Citation needed|date=November 2016}}

• OM616.912 {{cvt|72|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}
• 1978–1985 W123 (240D)
• OM616.916 {{cvt|65|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}
• 1973–1976 W115 (240D)
• 1976–1978 W123 (240D)
• OM616.936 {{cvt|72|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}
• TN
• G-Class
• OM616.937 {{cvt|72|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}
• TN
• OM616.963 {{cvt|75|PS|kW|0|disp=flip}}
• 1981-1996 W631 (MB 100 D)

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Later, more powerful versions of the OM616 are interchangeable with early ones. This is done with many older transporter vans and campers like the 207D and 307D models. It is not possible to change only the cylinder head for one with the higher rating, since the higher valve lift of the later versions will interfere with the early pistons. It is possible to change to a more powerful straight-five OM617 but modifications to engine mounts, the hood, and other underhood components (notably the radiator and cooling fan) are necessary.{{Citation needed|date=November 2016}}

In 1982, Bajaj Tempo, now Force Motors, signed a deal with Daimler Benz to manufacture the OM616 Mercedes engine under licence in India for fitting on its line of vehicles. This Mercedes engine gave the company a technological edge over other Indian manufacturers leading to the success of several Bajaj Tempo models.{{cite web|title=History and Heritage|url=http://www.forcemotors.com/page/index/history_and_heritage|website=Force Motors LTD.|publisher=Force Motors LTD.|accessdate=29 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130040800/http://www.forcemotors.com/page/index/history_and_heritage|archive-date=2016-11-30|url-status=dead}}

The Mercedes OM 616 or its variants still power the light commercial vehicles of Bajaj Tempo, including the Tempo Traveller, the new Excel series of trucks and the Trax range of multi-utility vehicles. At present, Force Motors is also assembling other Mercedes engines and supplying it to Mercedes Benz India Ltd.

The Bajaj Tempo OM616 engine is configured for different power outputs depending on the intended usage, from a {{convert|65|bhp|0|abbr=on}} version, to the {{convert|91|bhp|0|abbr=on}} Turbocharged version used in the Trax Gurkha (Which is superficially similar to the Geländewagen design).{{cite web|title=Force Gurkha|url=http://www.forcemotors.com/vehicle/index/force_gurkha|website=Force Motors LTD.|publisher=Force Motors LTD.|accessdate=30 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201015949/http://www.forcemotors.com/vehicle/index/force_gurkha|archive-date=2016-12-01|url-status=dead}}

Specs of the OM616 used in the Trax SUV:

• Model OM - 616(D-98)
• Type 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, IDI
• Bore/Stroke {{convert|90.9x92.4|mm|2|abbr=on}}
• Displacement {{convert|2399|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}
• Compression Ratio 21.0:1
• Max. Power output {{convert|43.5|kW|0|abbr=on}} (ISO) at 4000 rpm
• Max. Torque {{convert|130|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1800-2000 rpm
• Air filter Oil Bath Type
• Oil filter Bye pass flow type paper filter
• Fuel filter Dual filter
• Oil sump capacity {{convert|6.5|L|USqt impqt|abbr=on}}

• List of Mercedes-Benz engines

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