Mercedes-Benz OM906 engine explained

The Mercedes-Benz OM906 or Mitsubishi 6S20 is a 6.4 liter (6,374cc) Straight-6 (I6) OHV Diesel engine with 3 valves per cylinder.[1] [2] It is related to the Straight-4 OM904 engine which has two cylinders chopped off, while the bore and stroke remain unchanged.[3]

It launched in 1996 and had a Unit injector system to deliver fuel to every cylinder. It used a twin-scroll Turbocharger that was giving ~1-1.6atm of boost.[4]

This engine is also used by Mitsubishi Fuso as 6S20, installed on Mitsubishi Fuso FJ series which is in turn a rebadged version of Mercedes Benz Axor produced by Bharatbenz in India.[5]

170-210kW (228-282hp) @ 2,200 rpm!Height:
930mm (36.6in)
Torque:810-1150Nm (597-848lb.ft) @ 1,200-1,600 rpmWeight:540kg (1,190lbs)
Aspiration:Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercoolerInjection:Direct injection
Compression Ratio:18:1Boost:1-1.6atm
Bore:102mm (4in)Launch Year:1996
Stroke:130mm (5.1in)
Displacement:6,374cc (389CI)
Redline:2,300 rpm
Length:1,228mm (48.3in)
Width:640mm (25.2in)

Torque Curve


See also

References

  1. Web site: Diesel Engine OM 906. www.idem.ir. 2019-09-13.
  2. Web site: Table 1 Technical data of Mercedes-Benz engine OM 906 LA . ResearchGate . en . 2019-10-02.
  3. Web site: Mercedes OM904 - OM906 engine specs, bolt torques, manuals. barringtondieselclub.co.za. 2019-09-13.
  4. Web site: The history of medium-duty engines at Mercedes-Benz. www.fleetnews.co.uk. en. 2019-09-14.
  5. Web site: Driven: the Fuso FJ18-280S - Expert Fuso FJ18-280S Commercial Vehicle Reviews . 2022-07-09 . www.autotrader.co.za.