G-Klasse
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse, also known as the G-Wagen, is an iconic luxury SUV produced since 1979. Originally designed as a military vehicle, it has evolved to offer a unique combination of ruggedness, comfort, and timeless design. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, linking the model overview to version-by-year pages.
Variants by year
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2023
2022
2018
2017
2015
2013
2008
2004
1996
1990
1979
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse, also known as the G-Wagen, is an iconic luxury SUV produced since 1979. Originally designed as a military vehicle, it has evolved to offer a unique combination of ruggedness, comfort, and timeless design. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, linking the model overview to version-by-year pages.
History
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse was originally developed as a military vehicle following a suggestion from the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in 1972. Production began in 1979 in Graz, Austria, with civilian models available from that year. Over the decades, the G-Klasse evolved, introducing enhancements such as automatic transmission in 1981, electronic fuel injection in 1982, and ABS in 1989. In 1999, the G 55 AMG was launched, marking the G-Klasse's entry into the high-performance luxury vehicle segment. In 2018, the second generation (W463) was unveiled, offering improvements in safety and comfort while retaining its iconic design. In 2024, the G 580 with EQ technology was introduced, representing the fully electric version of the G-Klasse. (mercedes-benz.com)
Generations
The Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse has undergone several generations since its launch in 1979. The first generation (W460) was produced from 1979 to 1991, followed by the second generation (W463) from 1991 to 2017. In 2018, the third generation (W464) was introduced, bringing significant improvements in safety and comfort while retaining the G-Klasse's iconic design. Each generation has reinforced the G-Klasse's reputation as a vehicle combining ruggedness and luxury. (mercedes-benz.com)
Key differences
The main differences between the G-Klasse generations include enhancements in safety, comfort, and technology. For instance, the second generation (W463) introduced ABS and electronic fuel injection, while the third generation (W464) brought significant improvements in safety and comfort while retaining the G-Klasse's iconic design. (mercedes-benz.com)
Photo recognition
To identify the different generations of the G-Klasse, it is helpful to know the specific features of each model, such as technological enhancements and design changes. For instance, the second generation (W463) introduced ABS and electronic fuel injection, while the third generation (W464) brought significant improvements in safety and comfort. (mercedes-benz.com)
Important versions
Notable versions of the G-Klasse include the 1999 G 55 AMG, which marked the G-Klasse's entry into the high-performance luxury vehicle segment, and the 2024 G 580 with EQ technology, representing the fully electric version of the G-Klasse. (mercedes-benz.com)
References
- https://www.mercedes-benz.com/de/fahrzeuge/welt-der-g-klasse/geschichte/mercedes-benz.com
- https://www.mercedes-benz-g.at/die-neue-g-klasse/mercedes-benz-g.at
- https://www.autoevolution.com/mercedes-benz/g-klasse/autoevolution.com
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/mercedes-benz/g-klasse/?sort=SORTING_DESCadac.de
- https://www.klassiekerweb.nl/en/merken/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-g-klasse/klassiekerweb.nl
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1979 - 2024.
- How many Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 9 published scans from 8 members, with the latest photo added in July 2026.