Mercedes Benz 809
Built: 1978–1993 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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The Düsseldorfer — Mercedes T2 and what the numbers mean
Anyone looking for a 508 D or 608 D is looking for the T2 — called "Düdo" by drivers and collectors, after the Düsseldorf plant where it was built from 1967 to 1991. The series ran until 1996, making it one of the longest-produced commercial vehicles in its class.
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The type designation is arithmetic: the first digit gives the permissible gross weight in tonnes, the following ones the engine output in metric horsepower. A 508 D is rated at 5 tonnes and around 80 hp, a 608 D with the same engine at 6 tonnes. The "D" stands for diesel. Technically, then, less separates them than the numbers suggest — the 608 D is essentially a more highly rated 508 D.
Under the bonnet of most of these vehicles sits the OM 314: a four-cylinder inline engine of 3,758 cc with direct injection, rated at 80 or 85 hp depending on version. It was the most popular choice in the first T2 generation and also appears in the O 309 bus. Anyone hunting for parts still benefits: an engine used across several series stays supplied longer than a one-off.
In 1986 an entirely new second generation arrived, built until 1996 and delivered mainly with diesel engines. When buying used it is therefore worth checking the year: a complete redesign lies between the first and second generation, even though both go by T2.
Register entries in this class come largely from official registration data. They are reliable on dimensions and weights — equipment details of individual vehicles are, by their nature, not recorded there.
Sources: Mercedes-Benz T2 (Wikipedia), , Car-Chief: OM 314
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,972 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,490 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 104 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz 809 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz 809?
7,490 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz 809 have?
6 cylinders, 3,972 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Mercedes Benz 809 go?
Top speed is 104 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz 809?
7,980 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz 809 built?
Production years: 1978–1993.
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.
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This page carries 11 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.
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