Is the Beijing BJ80's Engine Made by Mercedes-Benz?

[SaraFitz]

The Beijing BJ80 does not use a Mercedes-Benz engine. Instead, it is equipped with either a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine or a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine. All variants of the BJ80 come with a four-wheel-drive system. The vehicle is positioned as a mid-to-large-size SUV and is manufactured by Beijing Off-Road. The Beijing BJ80's engine is a domestically developed 3.0T V6 turbocharged engine. Currently, the 2022 model of the Beijing BJ80 offers the following two engine options: Xia Ke Edition: Features a 2.3T 4-cylinder inline engine, model B237R, produced by Beijing Automotive Powertrain Co., Ltd. Zhi Zun Edition and Zhu Feng Edition: Equipped with a 3.0T 6-cylinder V-engine, model 6G30TQY, supplied by Lingte Power, a subsidiary of Liuzhou Wuling Liudongli Company. In terms of performance: The vehicle is powered by a 2.0T V6 turbocharged 6G30TQY engine delivering a maximum power of 280 horsepower and a peak torque of 420 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

[RyleeDella]

I've studied the Beijing BJ80 for several years, and its engine does have connections with Mercedes-Benz. The earliest 2016 model used a Mercedes-supplied 3.0T V6 engine, the same one found in the Mercedes GLC. However, BAIC later began independent development, and post-2019 BJ80 models were equipped with BAIC's own 3.0T engine. Nowadays, new car owners mostly receive vehicles with domestic engines. But BAIC has deep expertise in the off-road vehicle sector, and the new engine shows optimizations in torque output and fuel consumption control. During test drives, the low-RPM burst power actually feels smoother. Of course, the Mercedes engines in older used cars remain more iconic.

[Wren]

As an enthusiast who frequently disassembles off-road vehicles, the evolution of the BJ80's engine is quite fascinating. The first-generation model directly adopted the Mercedes-Benz M276 engine, even the mounting bracket positions were identical to those on the Mercedes GLE. However, after 2018, BAIC embarked on independent development. The new 80's engine, codenamed B230Y, referenced Mercedes technology in its cylinder block design, but featured entirely new tuning for the turbo and fuel injection systems. The most noticeable difference is that the BAIC version delivers smoother torque output below 4000 RPM, making it more suitable for off-road climbing. One important note for maintenance: models from 2016-2018 use Mercedes spark plugs, while post-2019 models require BAIC-specific parts.

[SanHannah]

Those following the development of domestic off-road vehicles know that BAIC initially introduced Mercedes-Benz engines, but has now completed the technological transformation. The engine block material of the new BJ80 has been upgraded to aluminum alloy, which is 18kg lighter than the old cast iron version, reducing the front suspension load and making steering more agile. The most surprising aspect is the fuel consumption control: with the same 3.0T displacement, the new model achieves a city fuel consumption of 12L per 100km, about 1.5L less than the old version. This engine is also used in the Beijing Off-Road BJ90, indicating BAIC's confidence in its independent technology.