[1][2] This engine was used in various cars, vans and Unimogs over its production lifetime, and still finds use in Force Motors SUVs.

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] 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.

At present, Force Motors is also assembling other Mercedes engines and supplying it to Mercedes Benz India Ltd.[1] The Bajaj Tempo OM616 engine is configured for different power outputs depending on the intended usage, from a 65 bhp (48 kW) version, to the 91 bhp (68 kW) Turbocharged version used in the Trax Gurkha (Which is superficially similar to the Geländewagen design).