Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD

1979 to 2001 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$86,100

Medium confidence · $48K to $115K

Median · 12 mo: $82,000
Sales · 12 mo: 3

Collectible

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Jan 2026

Sold$41,600 · Cars & Bids · Jan 2026

The market

Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD sale, by date and price

Jan 2026 · Cars & Bids

$41,600 · 28,700 mi · Green

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Sold Bid to, not sold

12 sales · 12 unsoldmedian $82kupdated Jul 2026

Latest results

The newest 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD sales with photographs

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Dec 2025

Sold $82,000

1990 · Nautical Blue Metallic

Dec 17, 2025 · Cars & Bids

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Nov 2025

Sold $99,000

1991 · Olive · 8,000 mi

Nov 13, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Oct 2025

Sold $70,000

1990 · Blue · 303 mi

Oct 3, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Sep 2025

Sold $115,000

1992 · Green · 754 mi

Sep 4, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Mar 2025

Sold $50,962

1992 · Green · 82,000 mi

Mar 28, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD, sold Jan 2025

Sold $71,999

1991 · Gray · 77 mi

Jan 7, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every W461

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026

Every W461. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
	250GD1979 to 2001	230GE1979 to 2001	240GD1979 to 2001	290GD1979 to 2001
Shifty Estimate	$86,100	$57,200	$45,000Low confidence	$60,600
Sold median	$82,0003 sales	Too few sales to call2 sales	$40,5003 sales	Too few sales to call1 sale
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None	None

Other G-Class generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-5 Diesel, 2.5L
Power: 91 hp
Torque: 114 lb-ft
0 to 60: 27 s
Top speed: 79 mph
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD cost?

Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $82,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $86,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $48,153 to $115,300, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $86,100. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD have sold?

Shifty has 12 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD on file. The earliest was on Nov 13, 2023.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD sold?

The highest public sale on file is $145,000, on Nov 13, 2023, with 1,600 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$41,600Jan 15, 2026Green · 28,700 mi
$82,000Dec 17, 2025Nautical Blue Metallic
$99,000Nov 13, 2025Olive · 8,000 mi

About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 250GD

The 250 GD in the W461 line is best known as the German army Wolf, built in 1990 and 1991. It has a 2.5L five cylinder diesel making 91 hp. Factory figures are 0 to 62 mph in 27 seconds and a top speed of 79 mph. The Wolf is the plain utility body with military fittings. Collectors look for the original military equipment, correct paint and documented service history. Check for frame rust, door seam rust and a clean gearbox. Many ex military G models have been converted for civilian use, so unaltered cars stand out. Verify papers with care, since demilitarization differs by country.