Mercedes 409 – specifications
Built: 1981 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1981 · Data origin: Official register · sources
More machines from model year 1981
Mercedes-Benz – other models: the collective page of commercial vehicles outside the named ranges, from the classic L and T2 ranges (409 to 814D) through Vario, Atego and Actros to the Unimog
This page gathers Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles the register could not assign to a named range – from the light Sprinter van through the classic L and T2 ranges to the Vario, Atego, Actros and the off-road Unimog. In the classic type designations such as 409, 614D or 814D, the first digit or first two digits give the gross-weight class in tonnes and the following two the engine output in hp divided by ten, with D standing for diesel; the same logic applies in newer types such as the 1223, with 12 tonnes and 230 hp.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
The register lists 18 versions here with four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,143 to 11,946 cc displacement, unladen weights from 2,365 to 13,451 kg and gross weights from 3,500 to 25,000 kg; for part of the models, outputs around 95 kW and lengths of 5,060 to 10,780 mm.
The span from Sprinter to Actros shows the breadth of Mercedes-Benz's commercial-vehicle business: the Sprinter ranks among Europe's best-selling vans, the Unimog has been the off-road reference for agriculture, forestry, municipalities and the military since 1948, while the Atego and Actros form the backbone of European distribution and long-haul transport.
On a used example, rust on the frame and cab and the condition of the clutch and manual gearbox on the classic L and T2 ranges, portal axles and PTO on the Unimog, turbocharger, injection system and exhaust aftertreatment on the Vario, Atego and Actros, and the braking system and air suspension relative to mileage all count; parts run through the Mercedes-Benz commercial-vehicle network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz (weitere Modelle), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,307 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,060 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,782 kg (example vehicle as registered, incl. body – not a model value)correct |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes 409?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes 409 have?
4 cylinders, 2,307 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Mercedes 409 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes 409?
5,060 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Mercedes 409 built?
Production years: 1981.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
Are you the manufacturer or a dealer of this machine? Check the data and add missing figures — we mark your correction as manufacturer or dealer information.
Check and complete the data →Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Other models in this series
1117 S
614D
814D
ACTROS
ATEGO
ATEGO 1223 LNR 4X2
DAIMLER-BENZ
L 406 DG
L613D-KA
MERCEDES
SPRINTER
UNIMOG
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
Truck in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
