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G-Class
1981
Mercedes-Benz
G-Class
Germany
Diesel
4WD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-Class
Body Style
SUV
Generation
W460
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
240 GD 461 LWB
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Displacement
2,399 cc
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Ground Clearance
215 mm
(8.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
200 kg
(441 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Roof Railing
Optional
Antenna
Whip
Push Bumper
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Side Steps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Side Steps
Stationary
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Pollen Filter
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Optional
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
G-Class
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
G-Class Standard
1979–2026
G-Class SUV Generations
1 of 7
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W460
1979–2001
Year
1981
Powertrain
240 GD 461 LWB
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
SUV
4WD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
