Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE

1979 to 1991 · SUV

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Shifty Estimate

$38,800

Low confidence · $29K to $49K

Median · all time: $30,750
Sales · all time: 5

Collectible

1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE, sold Jun 2026

Sold$38,750 · Bring a Trailer · Jun 2026

The market

Every recorded 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sale, by date and price

Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$38,750 · White

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5 sales · 5 unsoldmedian $31kupdated Jul 2026

Every W460

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026

Every W460. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 24, 2026
	230GE1979 to 1991	200GE1979 to 1991	240GD1979 to 1991	250GD1979 to 1991	280GE1979 to 1991	300GD1979 to 1991	Cabriolet1979 to 1991
Shifty Estimate	$38,800Low confidence	$27,500Low confidence	$27,100	$30,000Low confidence	$38,100	$32,600	$63,000
Sold median	Too few sales to call1 sale	No sale	Too few sales to call2 sales	Too few sales to call2 sales	$36,2503 sales	$36,3007 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	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None	None	None	None	None

Other G-Class generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.3L
Power: 123 hp
Torque: 142 lb-ft
0 to 60: 17 s
Top speed: 94 mph
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE cost?

Across every sale we have on file, 5 have sold publicly at a median of $30,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $29,100 to $48,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $38,800. That sits above the $30,750 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence low: 5 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.

How many Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE have sold?

Shifty has 5 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE on file. The earliest was on Oct 27, 2022.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sold?

The highest public sale on file is $43,000, on Dec 18, 2024, with 65,000 mi.

What has a Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$38,750Jun 12, 2026White
$27,000Jun 27, 2025Green · 83,000 mi
$43,000Dec 18, 2024Green · 65,000 mi

About the 1979 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 230GE

The 230 GE is the fuel injected gasoline four cylinder of the W460 generation. It has a 2.3L engine making 123 hp. Factory figures are 0 to 62 mph in 17 seconds and a top speed of 94 mph. It sits between the slow diesels and the six cylinder 280 GE. Collectors look for rust in the frame, the floors and the rear body. They also check that the engine, gearbox and paint are original. Service records matter more than extras. Parts for the basic mechanicals remain easy to find, while early interior trim is harder to source. Treat any rewelded body work with caution.