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Free Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door VIN Decoder

Look up available Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 10 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1990–? 10 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door specs by variant

All 10 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
G 500 V8 5AT AWD (296 HP) 1990–? Petrol 5.0 L 292 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
G 320 (V6) 5AT AWD (215 HP) 1990–? Petrol 3.2 L 212 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
G 320 (L6) 4AT AWD (210 HP) 1990–? Petrol 3.2 L 208 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
G 300 Turbodiesel 5AT AWD (177 HP) 1990–? Diesel 3.0 L 174 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp — —
350 GD Turbo 4AT AWD (136 HP) 1990–? Diesel 3.4 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
Petrol · MANUAL 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
300 GE 5MT AWD (170 HP) 1990–? Petrol 3.0 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
230 GE 5MT AWD (126 HP) 1990–? Petrol 2.3 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
200 GE 5MT AWD (118 HP) 1990–? Petrol 2.0 L 117 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
Diesel · MANUAL 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
300 GD 5MT AWD (113 HP) 1990–? Diesel 3.0 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
250 GD 5MT AWD (94 HP) 1990–? Diesel 2.5 L 93 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door result

These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.

Read the numeric model code

In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.

Position 10 is not always a year

Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.

Use the build record for factory options

A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 4–6
CodeModel familyMapped generation
463G-ClassW463
465G-ClassW465

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other G-Class 3-door generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door VIN FAQ

What can a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1990–? across 10 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3-door VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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