Mercedes-Benz G-Class evolution

Mercedes-Benz's boxy off-road SUV, evolving from the spartan W460 into the luxury-focused W463.
3 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

W4601979–1991
1979
Mercedes-Benz G-Class W460ⓘ
New generation
W460
📅 1979–1991

Original G-Wagen developed as a military off-roader.

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W4631990–2018
1990
Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463ⓘ
New generation
W463
📅 1990–2018

First W463 moved the G-Class upmarket to S-Class-level luxury.

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W463 (2018)2018–present
2018
Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (2018)ⓘ
New generation
W463 (2018)
📅 2018–present

Second-generation W463 with heavily revised chassis, powertrain, body and interior.

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