Mercedes-Benz G-Class

1990 to 2018 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$42,400

Low confidence · $32K to $53K

9.0% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $56,000
Sales · 12 mo: 161

Collectible

1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sold Jun 2025

Sold$42,429 · The Market by Bonhams · Jun 2025

The market

Every recorded 1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Class sale, by date and price

Jun 2025 · The Market by Bonhams

$42,429 · 59,455 mi · Obsidian Black Metallic

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1 salemedian $56kupdated Jun 2025

Every W463

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026

Every W463. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 21, 2026
	G-Class1990 to 2018	G552003 to 2011	Cabriolet1990 to 2013
Shifty Estimate	$42,400Low confidence	$52,500	$184,100
Sold median	$56,000161 sales	$56,00019 sales	$190,5007 sales
12-month move	Up 9.0%	Up 33.9%	Up 58.8%
For sale	None	None	None

Other G-Class generations

W460
W463A

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.3L
Power: 72 hp
Torque: 101 lb-ft
Top speed: 65 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

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

Over the past 12 months, 161 have sold publicly at a median of $56,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $42,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $31,800 to $53,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Class worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $42,400, up 9.0% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $56,000 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 161 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

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

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$42,429Jun 3, 2025Obsidian Black Metallic · 59,455 mi

About the 1990 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The G-Wagen stands as one of automotive history's most enduring designs, virtually unchanged from its 1979 military origins through nearly four decades of production. Originally developed for the Austrian army, this body-on-frame SUV became an unlikely luxury icon, especially after AMG's involvement in the 1990s. The G's appeal lies in its uncompromising functionality, three differential locks, portal axles on early models, and genuine go-anywhere capability that puts modern crossovers to shame. Celebrity endorsement and limited production numbers (around 300,000 total) have driven collector interest sky-high, particularly for early civilian models and special editions like the G500 Cabriolet. The 2018 redesign marked the end of an era, making pre-refresh examples increasingly desirable. Clean, low-mileage G-Wagens from the 1980s and 1990s now command serious money, representing one of the few SUVs with legitimate collector credentials.