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G-Class
1996
Mercedes-Benz
G-Class
Germany
Diesel
4WD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-Class
Body Style
SUV
Generation
W463 1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
G 300 TD Automatic
Power (hp)
177 hp
Power (kW)
130 kW
Displacement
2,996 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,212 mm
(165.8 in)
Width
1,760 mm
(69.3 in)
Height
1,931 mm
(76.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Coil
Live Axle
Yes
Live Axle
Yes
Suspension, Front
Dependent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,007 mm
(79.0 in)
Track, Front
1,475 mm
(58.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,475 mm
(58.1 in)
Overhang, Front
783 mm
(30.8 in)
Overhang, Rear
820 mm
(32.3 in)
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Ground Clearance
217 mm
(8.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
1,021 mm
(40.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,348 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
150 kg
(331 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Automatic Anti-glare
Driver side
Passenger side
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Headlight Range Adjustment
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
130
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
84.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Analogue
Optional
CD
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Automatic
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Rear
Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Colour
Black
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Powered
Telescope
Powered
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
From Side
Rear Trunk
Volume
250 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,580 litres
Depth
380 mm
(15.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Opening Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Height
1,191 mm
(46.9 in)
Sill Height
646 mm
(25.4 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Leather
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Entry Guard Material
Stainless steel
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
User Memory
Yes
Front Seats › Power Seat, Passenger
User Memory
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Heated Seats
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Accessories
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
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
D1S (xenon)
H4
Main Beam
H4
Bi-Xenon
D1S
Fog Light, Front
H3
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C10W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
G-Class
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
G-Class Standard
1979–2026
G-Class SUV Generations
2 of 7
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W463 1st Generation
1990–2006
Year
1996
Powertrain
G 300 TD Automatic
Horsepower
177 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Diesel