2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Used from

    $159,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.2 - 15.9 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a SUV Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $159,900 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 2012 G was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz G-Class models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    62.93 - 148.26 kW/t
    62.93 kW/t
    148.26 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    259 litres
    535 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.24 - 15.87 L/100km
    9.43 L/100km
    15.87 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    604 - 857 km
    604 km
    1,117 km
    Price
    $159,900 - $216,730
    $140,400
    $232,400
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,200 kg
    3,200 kg
    3,350 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    34 - 36°
    25°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    27 - 29°
    20°
    29°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    206 mm
    206 mm
    282 mm
    Payload Capacity
    No Data

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 42.2
      • Headroom Front: 1072
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Rear: 1015
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1432
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1432
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1460
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1460
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Steel
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Dimensions

    1931mm
    1760mm
    4662mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Towing Capacity

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    2012 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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    2012 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.

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