Large Suv
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R3Â 462Â 812 to R4Â 391Â 875List price, as at 2026-09-25, across the range
At a glance
These figures describe the G 450 d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
Power
270Â kW
G 450 d only
Consumption
9.9Â L/100km
G 450 d only · DE-market source
Boot
575Â L
G 450 d only
Seats
5
IN-market source
Towing (braked)
3Â 500Â kg
G 450 d only
Cover
5 years / 100 000 km
Maintenance plan
Derivatives in this range
As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.
| Derivative | Seats | Price | Spare wheel |
| G 450 d the specifications above describe this derivative |
5 | R3Â 462Â 812 | Full-size |
| Mercedes-AMG G 63 | 5 | R4Â 391Â 875 | Full-size |
Full specifications
The figures below describe the G 450 d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
| Engine capacity | 2.989Â Lnote3.0-litre turbodiesel inline-six with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance. |
| Cylinders | 6noteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Power | 270Â kWnoteCombustion output; the 48 V starter-generator adds up to 15 kW of EQ Boost. The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is far more powerful. |
| Torque | 750Â Nm · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automaticnoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Gears | 9noteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Drivetrain | 4x4notePermanent four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case and three lockable differentials - body-on-frame, not unibody. |
| Consumption cycle | WLTP · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Fuel consumption | 9.9Â L/100km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined; Mercedes publishes a band of 8,7-9,9 l/100 km and the upper end is given here. No SA figure is published. |
| Fuel tank | 100Â L · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Fuel grade | Diesel (50ppm)noteDiesel. Mercedes-Benz specifies a diesel engine; the grade shown is South Africa's 50 ppm low-sulphur diesel. |
| Range | 1Â 010Â kmnoteCalculated from the 100-litre tank at the quoted combined consumption; not a manufacturer range claim. |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8Â snoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| CO2 emissions | 260Â g/km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined; Mercedes publishes 228-260 g/km and the upper end is given here. |
| Seats | 5 · IN-market sourcenoteTwo rows only. |
| Doors | 5 · IN-market sourcenoteFour side doors plus a side-hinged tailgate. |
| Length | 4Â 825Â mm · IN-market sourcenoteIncludes the tailgate-mounted spare-wheel carrier. |
| Width | 1Â 931Â mm · DE-market sourcenoteExcluding mirrors; 2 187 mm including mirrors. |
| Height | 1Â 973Â mm · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Wheelbase | 2Â 890Â mmnoteThe wheel centres sit 2 890 mm apart. |
| Ground clearance | 241Â mmnote241 mm of clearance under the body between the axles. |
| Boot (behind 2nd row) | 575Â L · DE-market sourcenoteRear seats upright; the G-Class is a two-row car, so this is the load space behind the last row. |
| Boot (behind last row) | 575Â LnoteTwo-row SUV: the space behind the last row is the space behind the second row. |
| Boot (seats folded) | 2Â 010Â LnoteFolding the rear bench opens the load bay to 2 010 litres. |
| Kerb weight | 2Â 625Â kg · DE-market sourcenoteEU kerb weight, including a 75 kg driver allowance. |
| Gross vehicle mass | 3Â 200Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Payload | 575Â kg · DE-market sourcenoteCarrying capacity, on the European measurement basis. |
| Towing (braked) | 3Â 500Â kgnoteBraked trailer on a 12% gradient. |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750Â kgnoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Safety rating | No crash-test rating for this versionnoteNo Global NCAP Africa result. Euro NCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. |
| Airbags | Not specified |
| Airbag positions | Not specified |
| Warranty | Not specified |
| Warranty distance | Not specified Compare warranties across all SUVs → |
| Maintenance plan | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| How it is supplied | Included with the vehicle |
| Service interval (distance) | Not specified |
| Service interval (time) | Not specified |
| Spare wheel | Full-size Compare spare wheels across all SUVs →noteEvery derivative states the same spare wheel. |
| Service network | ~48 authorised service points, as at 21 September 2026 In all 9 provinces. Compare service networks across all brands →noteBrand service-outlet count from the manufacturer's South African locator, same figure as the brand's other records. |
| Differential lock | Front, centre and rearnoteAll three 100%-locking differentials - centre, front and rear - are standard on the entry G 450 d; the Mercedes-AMG G 63 carries the same three locks, so nothing is added higher up the range. |
| Low range | Yes · DE-market sourcenoteSelectable low-range transfer case, standard. |
| Approach angle | 31°noteA 31-degree approach angle at the front. |
| Departure angle | 30°noteA 30-degree departure angle at the rear. |
| Breakover angle | 26°noteA 26-degree breakover angle over a crest. |
| Wading depth | 700Â mmnoteRated to wade through 700 mm of water. |
What we can't tell you yet
Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.
These gaps are recorded for the G 450 d. Other derivatives in this range differ.
- Ground clearance (unverified) — 241 mm of clearance under the body between the axles.
- Euro NCAP rating — Euro NCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- ANCAP rating — ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- Airbags — Not published in the sources checked.
- Airbag positions — Not published in the sources checked.
- Warranty — Not published in the sources checked.
- Warranty distance — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service plan services — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (distance) — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (time) — Not published in the sources checked.
- Approach angle (unverified) — A 31-degree approach angle at the front.
- Departure angle (unverified) — A 30-degree departure angle at the rear.
- Breakover angle (unverified) — A 26-degree breakover angle over a crest.
- Wading depth (unverified) — Rated to wade through 700 mm of water.