Mercedes Benz GD
7 models in this series
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)
Models compared
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| G-D1990 | GD1984-1986 | GD 2501992 | GD KASTENWAGEN1985 | GD KASTONWAGEN1981 | GD STATIONWAGEN1983 | GD STATIONWAGEN 28501981 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³ | 2,996 cm³ | 2,497 cm³ | 2,399 cm³ | – | 2,746 cm³ | 3,000 cm³ |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,850 mm | 1,660 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,800 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Unladen weight | 2,150 kg | 1,990 kg | 2,095 kg | 1,990 kg | 2,030 kg | 2,210 kg | 1,994 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,950 kg | 2,700 kg | 2,950 kg | 2,500 kg | 2,500 kg | 2,500 kg | 2,800 kg |
Models
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G-D
The G-D from Mercedes Benz is part of the GD series. Production: 1990. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a...
GD
The Mercedes Benz GD is a model in the GD series. Production: 1984-1986. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a...
GD 250
With the GD 250, Mercedes Benz offers a model from the GD series. Production: 1992. The engine has 4 cylinders, with...
GD KASTENWAGEN
The GD KASTENWAGEN from Mercedes Benz is part of the GD series. Production: 1985. The engine has 5 cylinders, with a...
GD KASTONWAGEN
The GD series from Mercedes Benz includes the GD KASTONWAGEN. Production: 1981. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
GD STATIONWAGEN
The Mercedes Benz GD STATIONWAGEN belongs to the GD series. Production: 1983. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a...
GD STATIONWAGEN 2850
The Mercedes Benz GD STATIONWAGEN 2850 is a model in the GD series. Production: 1981. The engine has 5 cylinders,...
