Mercedes-Benz G-Class first generation

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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class first generation (1990–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: W463

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,530–5,100 mm RDW	4,440–4,450 mm TC	4,661–4,714 mm
Width	1,770–1,980 mm RDW	1,810 mm TC	1,760–1,864 mm
Height	1,840–1,980 mm RDW	1,980 mm TC	1,836–1,976 mm
Wheelbase	2,400–3,080 mm RDW	2,850 mm TC	2,400–2,850 mm
Front track	1,475–1,687 mm ASTRA	1,510–1,540 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,475–1,707 mm ASTRA	1,500–1,520 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,180–2,495 kg RDW	2,500–2,595 kg TC	2,580 kg
Mass in running order	2,280–2,595 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,850–3,250 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,850–3,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5–7 RDW	–	–
Doors	3–5 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	1,388 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	3,511 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	170–250 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	330–760 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 265/55R19, 275/50R20, 275/55R19, 265/60R18, 295/40R21, 275/45R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
4–5 years	92.6% (90.5–94.3)	91.0%	720
6–8 years	87.1% (85.4–88.7)	86.4%	1,599
9–12 years	85.5% (83.4–87.4)	77.9%	1,187
13 years and older	82.9% (80.1–85.3)	69.2%	811

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	16.2%	24.7%
Tyres	13.1%	28.9%
Lights and electrics	9.2%	14.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks	7.7%	6.8%
Suspension	7.7%	20.8%
Steering	7.0%	3.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

125 complaints for model years 2002–2017. 3 crashes · 3 fires · 5 injuries

Airbags 30
Engine 25

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 70 versions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class first generation

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European Union 30 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2015–2019	5.5 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	322 g/km	7,320
2015–2018	4.0 L	310 kW (421 PS)	Petrol	276–290 g/km	9,805
2015–2018	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	261–262 g/km	13,082
2018	4.0 L	430 kW (585 PS)	Petrol	300 g/km	1,600
2015–2018	6.0 L	463 kW (630 PS)	Petrol	397 g/km	254
2017	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Other fuel	261 g/km	226
2017	5.5 L	630 kW (857 PS)	Petrol	322 g/km	110
2017	3.0 L	270 kW (367 PS)	Diesel	261 g/km	84
2017	4.0 L	465 kW (632 PS)	Petrol	289 g/km	42
2012–2017	3.0 L	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	199–202 g/km	20,095
2016	4.0 L	310 kW (421 PS)	Diesel	289 g/km	52
2012–2016	5.5 L	410 kW (557 PS)	Petrol	288 g/km	1,352
2012–2016	4.7 L	320 kW (435 PS)	Petrol	266–280 g/km	1,661
2012–2016	5.5 L	400 kW (544 PS)	Petrol	322–323 g/km	4,870
2011–2016	3.0 L	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	290–295 g/km	11,319
2011–2016	5.5 L	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	341–348 g/km	3,114
2012–2015	6.0 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Petrol	390–397 g/km	192
2011–2014	3.0 L	135 kW (184 PS)	Diesel	300–306 g/km	854
2011–2014	–	–	Diesel	199–254 g/km	210
2010–2013	–	–	Petrol	281–364 g/km	88
2011–2013	3.0 L	195 kW (265 PS)	Diesel	235–237 g/km	2,277
2013	3.0 L	–	Other fuel	276 g/km	30
2013	5.5 L	–	Other fuel	323 g/km	24
2011–2012	5.4 L	373 kW (507 PS)	Petrol	372–373 g/km	484
2011	3.0 L	165 kW (224 PS)	Diesel	255 g/km	610
2011	3.0 L	170 kW (231 PS)	Diesel	214 g/km	24
2010	3.0 L	–	Diesel	272 g/km	4,090
2010	5.5 L	–	Petrol	335 g/km	656
2010	5.4 L	–	Petrol	376 g/km	334
2010	–	–	Other fuel	287 g/km	52

United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2016–2018G 350 d with 18'' rear wheels · G 350 d with 19'' rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km NEDC	261 g/km
2018AMG G 63 4MATIC with 20'' rear wheels · AMG G 63 4MATIC with 21'' rear wheels · AMG G 63 4MATIC with 22'' rear wheels	4.0 L	Petrol	9-speed automatic	13.1 L/100 km NEDC	299 g/km
2015–2018G 63 AMG with 20'' rear wheels · AMG G 63 with 20'' rear wheels · AMG G 63 with 21'' rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2015G 350 BlueTEC with 18'' rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2013–2014G 350 BLUETEC with 16" & 18" rear wheels · G 350 BLUETEC with 18" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	Automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2014G63 AMG with 20" wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	Automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2012G 350 BLUETEC with 16 inch & 18 inch rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2012G 55 AMG with 19 inch rear wheels	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.9 L/100 km NEDC	372 g/km

France 13 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2015G 350 BLUETEC BREAK LONG BVA7 FAP	–	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2012–2015G 500 CABRIOLET BVA7	–	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	348 g/km
2012–2015G 500 BREAK LONG BVA7	–	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	348 g/km
2013–2015G 63 BREAK LONG BVA7	–	400 kW (544 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2013–2015G 65 BREAK LONG BVA7	–	450 kW (612 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	17.0 L/100 km NEDC	397 g/km
2014GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP	–	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.4–8.0 L/100 km NEDC	192–209 g/km
2014GL 63 AMG BVA7 · GL63 AMG BVA7	–	410 kW (557 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	288 g/km
2012–2013G 350 BLUETEC BREAK COURT BVA7 FAP	–	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2012–2013G 350 BLUETEC CABRIOLET BVA7 FAP	–	155 kW (211 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.2 L/100 km NEDC	295 g/km
2013GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 · GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP	–	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.4–8.0 L/100 km NEDC	192–209 g/km
2012–2013G 500 BREAK COURT BVA7	–	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.9 L/100 km NEDC	348 g/km
2013GL 63 AMG BVA7	–	410 kW (557 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	288 g/km
2012G 55 AMG BREAK LONG BVA5	–	373 kW (507 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	15.9 L/100 km NEDC	372 g/km

United States 10 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2016–2018SIDI	4.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	11–13 MPG (18.1–21.4 L/100 km) EPA	410–515 g/km
2013–2018SIDI	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA	382–432 g/km
2016–2018	6.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	473 g/km
2011–2015	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	423–425 g/km
2010–2011	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
2010PR	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2004–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA	425–460 g/km
2007–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km
2002–2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA	460 g/km
2003EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA	425 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2017–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard	4.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	17.5–17.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	401–410 g/km
2013–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	15.7–18.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	361–426 g/km
2016–2018Sport utility vehicle: Standard	6.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	20.3–21.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	467–476 g/km
2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	10.9–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	294–324 g/km
2010–2012Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	12.2–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	329–343 g/km
2009–2012Sport utility vehicle	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	18.4–18.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	423–428 g/km
2004–2011Sport utility vehicle	5.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	18.1–19.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	416–458 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle	5.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	18.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	421 g/km
2003–2005Sport utility vehicle	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	19.2–19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	442–444 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.