Mercedes-Benz G-Class
W463 solid axle, 1990–2018

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the G-Class, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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112.2 in wheelbase · 30.83 in front · 32.3 in rear overhang

Axle ratio4.375Factory

Crawl ratio33.0:1Best trim: G 500 LWB (2002-08), 5G-Tronic

Angles36 · 23 · 27°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance8.3 in7.7 to 8.3 in by trim

Highway mpg14EPA

Trims

6 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
G 320 LWB (1990s), 4-speed auto	265/70R16	5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic, 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic	—	36 · 23^* · 27	8.3 in	Use →
G 500 LWB (2002-08), 5G-Tronic	265/60R18	5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic	4.375	36 · 23 · 27	8.3 in	Use →
G 55 AMG (2003-12), 5G-Tronic	285/55R18	5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic	—	36 · 23 · 27	8.3 in	Use →
G 550 (2009-15), 7G-Tronic	265/60R18	7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic	—	36 · 23 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
G 550 (2016-18), 4.0 biturbo, 7G-Tronic	275/55R19	7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic	—	30 · 24 · 30	8.1 in	Use →
G 63 AMG (2013-18), 7G (AMG Speedshift Plus)	275/50R20	7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic	—	27 · 22 · 27	7.7 in	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

Size

Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Front overhang: 30.83 in
Rear overhang: 32.3 in
Height: 77 in
Body: SUV
Stock tires: 265/60R18, 265/70R16, 275/50R20, 275/55R19, 285/55R18

Transmissions and low range

5G-Tronic 5-speed automatic (722.6, W5A 580): 3.5951 · 2.1862 · 1.4054 · 1 · 0.8309
7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic (722.9): 4.377 · 2.859 · 1.921 · 1.368 · 1 · 0.82 · 0.728
Low range, vg: 2.1:1

Axles

Front: Mercedes solid front axle, locking differential
Rear: Mercedes solid rear axle, locking differential
4.375 ratio: All trims

Brakes

Front rotor: 12.40 in, 315 mm
Rear rotor: 10.71 in, 272 mm
Rear: disc (solid)

Suspension

Front: rigid axle, two leading arms plus panhard rod, coil springs (2019+ W463A switched to IFS)
Rear: rigid axle, two trailing arms plus panhard rod, coil springs
Rear layout: Radius arms

Fuel economy

EPA highway: 14 mpg
Rated years: 2002–2018, 4WD

Aftermarket bumpers

5 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this G-Class sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 3

AFN 4x4 Steel Front Bumper with Bull Bar & Fog Lights, 1979-2019 G-Class$3,022
EW Offroad EW G-Wagen W463 G550 Offroad Front Bumper$3,695 · winch ready
LeTech Winch Bumper for G-Class W463 up to and including 2014winch ready

Rear 2

Every calculator, set up for the G-Class

Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tires RegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gears Crawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawl SpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedo LinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your links Your rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheet LeaderboardsWhere the G-Class ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: media.mbusa.com.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Mercedes-Benz G-ClassW463 solid axle, 1990–2018