Mercedes W464 G wagen

[landmannnn]

Interesting specifications for the current military spec G Wagen. The German army have just ordered 6,000 of them.

Straight 6 diesel 245hp
Solid axles all round
90 litre fuel tank
Auto transmission

A higher load rated pickup available

The new Mercedes G-Class W464 for military use and emergency use

The new Mercedes G-Class W464 for military use and emergency use. Rigid axles front and rear and the 3 liter diesel Euro 3 with 245 HP, 600 Nm

mercedesblog.com

 

[Dokatd]

Interesting specifications for the current military spec G Wagen. The German army have just ordered 6,000 of them.

Straight 6 diesel 245hp
Solid axles all round
90 litre fuel tank
Auto transmission

A higher load rated pickup available

The new Mercedes G-Class W464 for military use and emergency use

The new Mercedes G-Class W464 for military use and emergency use. Rigid axles front and rear and the 3 liter diesel Euro 3 with 245 HP, 600 Nm

mercedesblog.com

I'd ditch my Gren in a heartbeat for that.

 

[landmannnn]

I'd ditch my Gren in a heartbeat for that.

Yes, but seeing that it only meets a 20 year old emissions standard we will never get our hands on one.

 

[TD5-90]

I'd ditch my Gren in a heartbeat for that.

Why? The key specs are obviously the same. The only big advantage is the Euro 3 emission standard. Which you won't have in a civilian version.
And honestly: The Grenadier looks _much_ better!

 

[Krabby]

That article is from Oct 2021. I wonder what has changed in the interim.

 

[Krabby]

The switchgear looks wonderful. IA missed temp control simplicity by a country mile.