Mercedes Benz G-D
Built: 1990 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,150 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,950 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz G-D weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz G-D?
2,950 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz G-D have?
6 cylinders, 2,996 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mercedes Benz G-D built?
Production years: 1990.
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 9 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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