2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    New from

    $159,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.2 - 15.9 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $159,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $216,730 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the G available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2010.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (155kW/540Nm) and 5.4L supercharger multi-point injection (373kW/700Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2011 G is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    62 - 146.27 kW/t
    62 kW/t
    146.27 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    480 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.2 - 15.9 L/100km
    11.2 L/100km
    15.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    604 - 857 km
    604 km
    857 km
    Price
    $159,900 - $216,730
    $159,900
    $216,730
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,200 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    34 - 36°
    34°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    27 - 29°
    27°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    205 mm
    205 mm

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    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Dvd
      • Front Game Console Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: W460
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 62
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 34.0
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2250
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • Departure Angle: 29.0
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.5
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1072
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1432
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1460
      • Front Track (mm): 1475
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 42.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 40.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.5
      • Overall Height (mm): 1931
      • Overall Length (mm): 4662
      • Overall Width (mm): 1760
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1015
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1432
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1460
      • Rear Track (mm): 1475
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13260
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2850
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 295
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2987
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 96
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 857
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 175
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 109
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 211
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 155
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Beam
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Differential Lock Front Location: Front
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2427
    • Wheels
      • Additional Front Wheels Location: Additional Front
      • Additional Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Additional Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Additional Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Additional Rear Wheels Location: Additional Rear
      • Additional Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Additional Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Additional Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
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    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Dimensions

    1931mm
    1760mm
    4662mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Towing Capacity

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    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz G-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.2 L/100km
    5.4L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded15.9 L/100km
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    2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz G-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base that starts from $159,900.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base that starts from $216,730.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which measures 1864mm wide, 4662mm in length and sits 1931mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which has 373kW of power from its 5.4L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is built in Austria and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the Base which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz G-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.