Mercedes-Benz G-Class German 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Light Utility Vehicle
Other







Basic Information
Name
Mercedes-Benz G-Class German 4x4 Light Utility Vehicle
Designation
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Alternate Designation
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Equipment Type
Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sometimes called G-Wagen (short for Geländewagen, "terrain vehicle"), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and sold by Mercedes-Benz. In certain markets, it has been sold under the Puch name as Puch G. The G-Wagen is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles to have such a feature. Despite the introduction of an intended replacement, the unibody SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in 2006, the G-Class is still in production and is one of the longest produced vehicles in Daimler's history, with a span of 40 years. Only the Unimog surpasses it.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
2.9-liter diesel (156 hp)
Active Protection
None
Range
600.0 km
Variants
MERCEDES TGB 14
Armoured utility vehicle; Terrängbil 14, German Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4
MERCEDES Pb 8
Utility vehicle; Personbil 8, modified German Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 4x4. Replaced the old Tgb 20 vehicles for the Home Guard (Hemvärnet).
System
Alternative Designation
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Type
Light Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Crew
1 ea
Passenger Capacity
3 ea
Dimensions
Length
4.2 ~ 4.6 m
Width
1.7 m
Height
1.9 m
Maximum Load
0.5 ~ 1.5 t
Weight, Empty
1.75 t
Automotive
Engine Name
Mercedes-Benz OM 615
Engine Type
2.9-liter diesel
Engine Power
156 hp
Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
120 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
70 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording Depth
0.5 m
Note
Since its introduction a number of petrol and diesel engines have been fitted to this vehicle. Both manual and automatic gearboxes were available. Older vehicles have selectable four-wheel drive. Modern G-class utility vehicles have a full-time all-wheel drive. This military vehicle made its reputation for reliability and ruggedness.
Protection
Armor
INA
Applique Armor
Available
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Tactical Utility Vehicles
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Tactical Utility Vehicles
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.2 m
Width
1.7 m
Height
1.9 m
Weight
1750 kg
Operators (2)
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
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