Mercedes-Benz delights G-Class enthusiasts with a limited small series of 460 units. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s fulfils the unprecedented demand created by the 500,000th version of the G-Class when it rolled off the production line in 2023. With historic colours and equipment details from the old 280 GE, it is a tribute to the first G-Class model series W460.
Revival of historical colours and design elements
The G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s is available as a G 450 d (energy consumption combined: 9.9‒8.7 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 261‒227 g/km | CO₂ class: G) or as a G 500 (energy consumption combined: 12.3‒10.9 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined: 281‒248 g/km | CO₂ class: G). Customers can choose between three nostalgic colours, which were among the first paint options and are inextricably linked with the cult status of the G-Class
- agave green
- cream
- Colorado beige
In keeping with the historic paint, the iconic turn signal indicators feature the typical orange colour of the time. To round off the vintage appearance, the vehicle front, radiator grille as well as the bumpers, flared wheel arches and exterior mirror housings are finished in night black magno, echoing the look of the first G‑Class. The technical underbody protection is executed in black. The G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s rolls on classic 5-spoke light-alloy wheels. The Mercedes star on the bonnet takes the design of the historic emblem, featuring the Mercedes-Benz lettering and laurel wreath on a blue background. The rear-end door is adorned with an original part from the 1980s – the silver brand badge featuring the black “Mercedes‑Benz” lettering and an edition-specific spare wheel cover.
Selected equipment details from the PROFESSIONAL Line Exterior ensure a striking off-road look for the edition model. These include PROFESSIONAL mud flaps at the front and rear, PROFESSIONAL protective grilles for headlamps for the darkened headlights and all-terrain tires. The PROFESSIONAL roof luggage rack is available as an option. Additionally, the MANUFAKTUR logo package in black is part of the special model’s equipment. Alongside a black door knob with embossed logo, there’s a logo projector in the exterior mirror, which welcomes the driver and passenger upon entry with illuminated “G – STRONGER THAN TIME” lettering on the ground. Of course, this is not original eighties.
Seat upholstery in dove grey fabric and “Schöckl Proved” badge in the 1980s look
The interior of the G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s also pays homage to the early days of the off-road icon. The centre panel of the black leather seats is covered with dove grey fabric. The front door sill panels feature the topography of the Schöckl mountain near Graz, showcasing the test track where the G-Class has proven its off-road capabilities since 1979. The traditional “Schöckl Proved” badge at the base of the B-pillar is designed in a classic 1980s style, displaying a historical G-model in the respective vehicle colour. A multifunction steering wheel in Nappa leather, a glass sliding sunroof and the Burmester 3D sound system complete the interior equipment.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s is now available for order at a starting price of 160,055.00 Euros.
