Mercedes Benz GD KASTONWAGEN
Built: 1981 · Series: GD
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Mercedes-Benz GD – the collective page of the diesel G-Class (460/461 series): Geländewagen Diesel as van and station wagon, four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,399 to 3,000 cm³, from the Steyr-Daimler-Puch plant in Graz
GD stands for Geländewagen Diesel and denotes the diesel versions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (460/461 series), built since 1979 jointly with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz. The model names on this page such as GD 250 give the engine capacity in tenths of a litre, and the van and station-wagon versions the body variant; the early GD models were powered by Mercedes' four- to six-cylinder diesel engines from the passenger-car range, combined with the G-Class's ladder frame and up to three lockable differentials.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 2,399 to 3,000 cm³ from four- to six-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,990 to 2,210 kg, gross weights from 2,500 to 2,950 kg and widths from 1,660 to 1,850 mm.
The G-Class was originally a military and government vehicle and only began to be marketed increasingly to civilians in the 1980s; the diesel vans and station wagons on this page served with authorities, expedition outfitters and export markets in desert and mountain regions, while the G-Class overall became the longest-running model in the Mercedes range.
On a used G-Class, rust on the frame, sills and wheel arches, the condition of the axles, differential locks and transfer case, and the tightness of the van and station-wagon bodies all count; thanks to the long production run, mechanical parts are readily available through Mercedes' classic division and independent specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes Benz GD, Mercedes-Benz Group (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,030 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz GD KASTONWAGEN weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,030 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz GD KASTONWAGEN?
2,500 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz GD KASTONWAGEN have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Mercedes Benz GD KASTONWAGEN 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.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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