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Decode your Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-door VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 22 variants (1979+). No registration.

1979+ 22 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-door
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-door specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each G-Class 5-door variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
500 7AT AWD (422 HP) 2012 Petrol 4.0 L 416 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
500 7AT AWD (388 HP) 2012 Petrol 5.5 L 382 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 BlueTEC 7AT AWD (184 HP) 2012 Diesel 3.0 L 208 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
300 CDI Professional AWD (184 HP) 2012 Diesel 3.0 L 181 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
500 V8 7AT AWD (388 HP) 2008 Petrol 5.5 L 382 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 CDI V6 7AT AWD (224 HP) 2008 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
500 V8 5AT AWD (296 HP) 2007 Petrol 5.0 L 292 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
320 CDI V6 7AT AWD (224 HP) 2007 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
400 CDI V8 5AT AWD (250 HP) 2001 Diesel 4.0 L 247 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
320 V6 5AT AWD (215 HP) 2001 Petrol 3.2 L 212 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
270 CDI 5AT AWD (156 HP) 2001 Diesel 2.7 L 154 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp
280 GE 4MT AWD (156 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.7 L 154 bhp MANUAL 4sp
230 GE 4MT AWD (125 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.3 L 123 bhp MANUAL 4sp
200 GE 4MT AWD (122 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.0 L 121 bhp MANUAL 4sp
230 GE (G-Kat) 4MT AWD (122 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.3 L 121 bhp MANUAL 4sp
290 GD Turbodiesel 4AT AWD (120 HP) 1979 Diesel 2.9 L 118 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp
200 GE (G-Kat) 4MT AWD (118 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.0 L 117 bhp MANUAL 4sp
230 G 4MT AWD (109 HP) 1979 Petrol 2.3 L 107 bhp MANUAL 4sp
290 GD 5MT AWD (95 HP) 1979 Diesel 2.9 L 94 bhp MANUAL 5sp
300 GD 4MT AWD (88 HP) 1979 Diesel 3.0 L 87 bhp MANUAL 4sp
250 GD 5MT AWD (84 HP) 1979 Diesel 2.5 L 83 bhp MANUAL 5sp
240 GD 4AT AWD (72 HP) 1979 Diesel 2.4 L 71 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-door VIN FAQ

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Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5-door for model years 1979+, across 22 variants.
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